MINNEAPOLIS — The University of Illinois’ high-powered offense was unstoppable down the stretch — shooting 61% from the field on 26 attempts and averaging a blazing 1.63 points per possession in the second half. It was déjà vu for the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team, as Marcus Domask went for 26 points (17 in second half) and dominated UW in isolation late.
Domask and Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player Terrence Shannon Jr. (34) finished the game with 60 of Illinois’ 93 points, including 36 of the team’s second half points.
Still, the Badgers were in it until the final minute, shooting 50% themselves and notching 1.