ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - MARCH 02: Andre Curbelo #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after a 76-53 win over the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on March 02, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
In one of the biggest games in Illinois basketball history, the Illini pulled out a victory against the No. 2 ranked Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor, 76-53.
Wow! As I’m writing this on Friday, I still cannot believe how well this team played without Ayo. Michigan has been hailed as one of the top teams in the country all season, and Illinois just swept the Wolverines off their own court without their best player.