Michigan basketball loses double-overtime thriller at Illinois

Illinois holds off Michigan in double overtime

Matthew Mayer scored 24 points Thursday in a double-OT victory against Michigan. Charles Rex Arbogast/AP Matthew Mayer scored 24 points, Terrence Shannon Jr. added 21 and Illinois held off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime on Thursday night in Champaign.Mayer opened the second overtime with a three-pointer and a layup and the Fighting Illini (20-10, 11-8 Big Ten Conference) never trailed again.Mayer made 8 of 20 shots with four three-pointers a…

Illinois holds off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime

Matthew Mayer scored 24 points, Terrence Shannon Jr. added 21 and Illinois held off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime. Hunter Dickinson finished with 31 points and a career-high 16 rebounds to lead…

NCAA Basketball: Michigan at Illinois

Mar 2, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Michigan Wolverine players react on a score during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA

Illinois holds off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime

Matthew Mayer scored 24 points, Terrence Shannon Jr. added 21 and Illinois held off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime. Mayer opened the second overtime with a 3-pointer and a layup and the Fighting Illini (20-10, 11-8 Big Ten Conference) never…

Illinois 91, Michigan 87, 2OT

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Michigan basketball falls in 2OT at Illinois, 91-87, slowing NCAA tournament push

After coming back from down 7 with 2:06 in regulation, Michigan gave up a 7 point lead of its own with 1:49 left in OT and fell 91-87 to Illinois.