Michigan St tops No. 5 Illinois 81-72, bolsters NCAA chances
Aaron Henry scored 20 points and Joshua Langford had 15 points and a career-high 16 rebounds to lead Michigan State to an 81-72 win over No. 5 IllinoisFEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Steve Hewitt’s college hoops Top 25: Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois continue to roll Illinois looks good enough to make a serious run to the Final Four next month.
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Michigan State looks for home win vs No. 5 Illinois
Michigan State looks for its fourth straight win over No. 5 Illinois at Jack Breslin Student Events CenterFEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records six steals Saturday Frazier compiled 15 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six steals, four assists and three rebounds over 32 minutes in Saturday's 94-63 win over Minnesota.
Impact Frazier was quite effective on the scoreboard Saturday, but he made an especially signifiant impact on the defensive side of the ball with a season-high six steals against the Gophers. The senior has been somewhat inconsistent this year, but he's averaging 14.0 points and 2.9 rebounds over 36.3 minutes per game across the past seven matchups.
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Posts triple-double against Gophers Dosunmu logged 19 points (9-16 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 32 minutes in Saturday's 94-63 win over Minnesota.
Impact Dosunmu had been held in check on the boards during each of the last two games, totaling just five rebounds during that time. However, he was much more effective against Minnesota and recorded his second triple-double in the last four games. Since the start of the calendar year, Dosunmu is averaging 18.5 points, 5.5 assists and 5.3 rebounds over 34.9 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leading scorer in win Cockburn totaled 22 points (9-12 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and one block over 24 minutes in Saturday's 94-63 win over Minnesota.
Impact Cockburn had recorded double-doubles in each of the last four games, but he failed to post double figures in the rebound column during Saturday's blowout win over the Gophers. The sophomore has been a dominant force for the Illini this year, averaging 17.6 points and 10.3 rebounds over 27.8 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Illini blast Golden Gophers as Dosunmu notches another triple-double Feb. 21—MINNEAPOLIS — There have been four triple-doubles in the history of the University of Illinois men's basketball program. Junior guar...
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Ayo Dosunmu records second triple-double of season as No. 5 Illinois crushes Minnesota Ayo Dosunmu recorded a triple-double as Illinois hammered Minnesota 94-63 for its seventh win in a row.
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Ayo Dosunmu records his 2nd triple-double in 4 games, leading No. 5 Illinois to a 94-63 rout of Minnesota Ayo Dosunmu recorded his second triple-double in four games — 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists — leading No. 5 Illinois to a 94-63 rout...
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
No. 5 Illinois dominates Minnesota 94-63 for 7th win in row
Ayo Dosunmu had 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double of the season, Kofi Cockburn scored 22 points in 24 minutes, and No. 5 Illinois cruised past Minn...FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barn burners: No. 5 Illinois runs away from Gophers in 94-63 blowout The Illini got 41 points combined from one of the best inside-outside tandems in college basketball, Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn, to win t...
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Illinois vs Minnesota Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Over/Under & Betting Insights for College Basketball Game Illinois vs Minnesota Basketball Game Info No. 5 Illinois Fighting Illini (15-5, 11-3 Big Ten) vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (13-9, 6-9 Big T...
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Brad Underwood put in his time — 26 years at mostly small programs — before landing his 1st college head coaching job. Now he has Illinois poised for a long NCAA Tournament run. Brad Underwood began his coaching career leading the cross-country program at Hardin-Simmons University. Now 57, he has Illinois — the No. 5...
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Ready to roll Serven (foot) is available for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.
Impact Serven has taken the floor just three times all season, so it's unlikely he will factor into the action at all Saturday or in most of the games moving forward. He should serve as depth for the Illini moving forward.
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to go Saturday Hamlin (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.
Impact Hamlin seems unlikely to take the floor anyway, but the fact that he's available is good for depth purposes. The sophomore has appeared in just five games and has averaged only two minutes in those appearances.
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Was dressed Tuesday Griffith (lower leg) was dressed and available for Tuesday's 73-66 win over Northwestern but ultimately did not end up playing, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.
Impact Griffith hasn't logged any minutes since Nov. 27 as he was out for a while with a lower leg injury. The 6-6 senior is merely just a depth option and likely won't see any playing time while Illinois continues to make a push for a double-bye in the Big Ten Tournament.
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Illinois vs Minnesota Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers prediction and college basketball game preview. Illinois vs Minnesota Broadcast Date: S...
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM
Ayo Dosunmu's Moment Is Now College basketball's best closer is ready for what he hopes is his greatest final act of all.
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • SI.COM
Minnesota faces tough test vs No. 5 Illinois
No. 5 Illinois presents a tough challenge for MinnesotaFEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rutgers looks to knock off No. 3 Michigan
No. 3 Michigan looks to give Rutgers its sixth straight loss against ranked opponentsFEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Overcomes inefficiency Tuesday Miller posted 10 points (3-11 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two steals over 31 minutes in Tuesday's 73-66 win over Northwestern.
Impact Miller has started every game during his freshman season, but he's been unable to produce on a consistent basis, largely due to his inefficiency from the floor. He shot just 27.3 percent from the field against the Wildcats on Tuesday, but he converted on three shots from beyond the arc to score 10 points for a second consecutive game. Miller is now averaging 8.7 points and 2.5 rebounds over 26.5 minutes per game to begin the season.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cockburn, Dosunmu lead No. 5 Illini past Northwestern 73-66
Kofi Cockburn had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Ayo Dosunmu added 13 points and No. 5 Illinois beat Northwestern 73-66FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bracketology: Gonzaga, Baylor, Michigan and Ohio State project as No. 1s
With Selection Sunday on the horizon, FOX Sports Bracketologist Mike DeCourcy is giving the Big Ten a lot of love.FEBRUARY 17, 2021
