Illini Lose Big Lead, Fall At Purdue
Illinois led by as many as 13 in the first half, but faltered in the second. The Illini later learned they'd be playing No. 9 seed Michigan Thursday in the Big Ten Tournament.
Illinois led by as many as 13 in the first half, but faltered in the second. The Illini later learned they'd be playing No. 9 seed Michigan Thursday in the Big Ten Tournament.
The Illini close out the season Saturday at Purdue, and will compete in a week in the Big Ten Tournament with hopes of locking up a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Saturday's home win versus the Wildcats ended a three-game losing streak for the Illini (18-11, 8-8 Big Ten)
The Illini drop to 7-8 in the Big Ten with their loss at Iowa Wednesday night. Rayvonte Rice led Illinois with 20 points.
Kendrick Nunn connected on a on a three-pointer with 1:22 remaining, capping a seven point Illini run to finish regulation, and sent the game to overtime.