Illinois incohesive late in games

Illinois' Andres Feliz (10) brings the ball down the court as Missouri's Jordan Geist defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)CHAMPAIGN — Trent Frazier's floater with 7 minutes, 43 seconds to play in the Illinois-Missouri Braggin' Rights showdown gave the Illini a 56-55 lead.

Illinois really took the lead. Frazier's bucket — against former teammate Mark Smith no less — capped a 10-2 Illini run the sophomore guard was mostly responsible for building last Saturday night.

Illinois had momentum at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. If ever briefly.

Finishing a game like that has been a hit-or-miss proposition…