At the second media timeout of the second half, Michigan has a 54-38 lead.
The Wolverines are shooting 52.4 percent (22-of-42), while the Illini are shooting 45.7 (16-for-35).
Basketball is a game of runs, and especially in March a game can turn on a dime. But for now, Michigan's lead is a comfortable one.
Wolverines pulling away
Michigan is on an 11-2 run, leading 54-36 with 13:19 left in the second half.
Zak Irvin is leading the Wolverines with 16 points. Mohammed-Ali Abdur-Rahkman and Derrick Walton have 13 each.
Tracy Abrams has 13 for Illinois.