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
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
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
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
No. 5 Illinois looks to extend streak vs Northwestern
No. 5 Illinois looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over NorthwesternFEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another double-double Friday Cockburn logged 21 points (7-8 FG, 7-12 FT), 13 rebounds and four blocks over 39 minutes in Friday's 77-72 win over Nebraska.
Impact The Fighting Illini didn't play for nearly a week, but Cockburn didn't miss a beat against the Cornhuskers and was a top performer in the overtime win. He's now recorded double-doubles in nine of the last 10 games, averaging 17.3 minutes and 11.7 rebounds over 30.9 minutes per contest during that time.
FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dosunmu gets hot late, No. 6 Illinois tops Nebraska in OT
Ayo Dosunmu scored the last 10 points in regulation for Illinois and the first five in overtime, allowing the sixth-ranked Fighting Illini to turn back Nebraska’s upset bid 77-72FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cockburn, Dosunmu lead No. 12 Illinois past No. 19 Wisconsin Kofi Cockburn scored 23 points, Ayo Dosunmu added 21 and No. 12 Illinois beat No. 19 Wisconsin 75-60 in a key Big Ten Conference matchup
FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Cockburn, Dosunmu lead No. 12 Illinois past No. 19 Wisconsin CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Kofi Cockburn scored 23 points, Ayo Dosunmu added 21 and No. 12 Illinois beat No. 19 Wisconsin 75-60 on Saturday in a key...
FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Cockburn, Dosunmu lead No. 12 Illinois past No. 19 Wisconsin
Kofi Cockburn scored 23 points, Ayo Dosunmu added 21 and No. 12 Illinois beat No. 19 Wisconsin 75-60 in a key Big Ten Conference matchupFEBRUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 12 Illini's offense facing test against No. 19 Wisconsin
The game of the weekend in the Big Ten pits No. 19 Wisconsin against No. 12 Illinois in Champaign on SaturdayFEBRUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Frazier's run helps No. 12 Illini beat Indiana 75-71 in OT
Trent Frazier scored Illinois’ final 10 points in regulation, and the 12th-ranked Fighting Illini gave up only one basket in overtime to outlast Indiana 75-71FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dosunmu, Frazier lead No. 19 Illinois over No. 7 Iowa 80-75
Ayo Dosunmu scored 25 points, Trent Frazier had 24 and No. 19 Illinois upset No. 7 Iowa 80-75JANUARY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iowa star Garza still stews over blocked shot as Illini loom
Luka Garza is still stewing over one of his rare moments of failure in his Iowa basketball careerJANUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kofi Cockburn's path from 'mountain of clay' to Illinois' double-double machine Cockburn went from a gangly 6-8 kid on the freshman team to a 7-foot, 285-pound college sophomore averaging a double-double for Illinois.
JANUARY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Logs another double-double Cockburn generated 21 points (6-10 FG, 9-13 FT), 12 rebounds, four blocks and one assist over 26 minutes in Tuesday's 79-65 win over Penn State.
Impact Cockburn didn't see excessive playing time in Tuesday's comfortable win, but he still posted his eighth double-double over the past nine games. He led the Fighting Illini on the scoreboard against Penn State and is now averaging 17.4 points and 10.3 rebounds over 27.0 minutes per game this season.
JANUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cockburn leads No. 22 Illinois to 79-65 win over Penn State CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Kofi Cockburn had 21 points and 12 rebounds, leading No. 22 Illinois to a 79-65 victory over Penn State on Tuesday night.
JANUARY 20, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Cockburn leads No. 22 Illinois to 79-65 win over Penn State CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Kofi Cockburn had 21 points and 12 rebounds, leading No. 22 Illinois to a 79-65 victory over Penn State on Tuesday ni...
JANUARY 20, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Cockburn leads No. 22 Illinois to 79-65 win over Penn State Kofi Cockburn had 21 points and 12 rebounds, leading No. 22 Illinois past Penn State 79-65
JANUARY 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Cockburn leads No. 22 Illinois to 79-65 win over Penn State Kofi Cockburn had 21 points and 12 rebounds, leading No. 22 Illinois to a 79-65 victory over Penn State on Tuesday night.
JANUARY 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Cockburn leads No. 22 Illinois to 79-65 win over Penn State
Kofi Cockburn had 21 points and 12 rebounds, leading No. 22 Illinois past Penn State 79-65JANUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Penn State looks for road win vs No. 22 Illinois
Penn State looks for its third straight win over No. 22 Illinois at State Farm CenterJANUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts double-double in loss Cockburn generated 15 points (7-7 FG, 1-5 FT) and 11 rebounds over 32 minutes in Saturday's 87-81 loss to Ohio State.
Impact Cockburn has been on another level recently, putting up double-doubles in seven of the last eight games while shooting 74.2 percent from the field during that time. Even though he couldn't propel the Illini to the win Saturday, he's now averaging 19.5 points and 11.1 rebounds over 29.5 minutes per game across the past eight matchups.
JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Liddell, No. 21 Ohio St power past No. 14 Illinois 87-81
EJANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
