Champaign, Ill. — Of all the Big Ten teams, there’s one hurdle Michigan coach Juwan Howard’s squads haven’t been able to get over: Illinois.
The Fighting Illini proved to be a roadblock once again on Thursday night. But this time, they stalled the Wolverines’ frantic postseason push in a wild double-overtime loss.
After rallying from a seven-point deficit late in regulation, Michigan let a seven-point lead in overtime slip away and saw its three-game win streak come to an end as it fell short, 91-87, at State Farm Center.
BOX SCORE: Illinois 91, Michigan 87 (2OT)
“It's pretty demoralizing,” said junior center Hunter Dickinson, who finished with 31 points and 16 rebounds and missed a potential game-winning shot at the end of the second half.