LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Illinois could have the NCAA Player of the Year in men’s basketball.
Ayo Dosunmu almost single-handedly carried sixth-ranked Illinois to a 77-72 overtime win at Nebraska. He scored the Illini’s last 10 points of regulation and the first five in overtime.
Dosunmu had 22 of his 31 points after halftime to lead Illinois to its fifth straight win.
Kofi Cockburn added 21 points and 13 rebounds for his 14th double-double of the season for the Illini.
