The Illini were able to keep their hopes for a Big Ten regular season title alive by gutting out a victory in Ann Arbor over the Wolverines. In another back and forth affair with little defense being played on either side, the Illini got just enough offense, despite troublesome free throw shooting, to overcome big days for Michigan guard DaVante’ Jones (25 points, 10 assists) and forward Caleb Houstan (21 points). They exercised the foul trouble demons from Thursday’s matchup against the Buckeyes and will look to take their newfound momentum into their final two games of the regular season to lock up a double bye in the Big Ten tournament.
Illinois’ balance was on full display against Michigan
