The Illinois men’s basketball team trailed by as many as 10 points in the second half and looked like the latest victim of a surging Wisconsin. Instead, the Fighting Illini locked it down and grinded out a 91-87 victory over the Badgers in order to secure its first conference championship since 2021. Illlinois improved to 26-8 on the season and have a key piece of hardware and momentum going into the NCAA Tournament. Terrance Shannon Jr. led all scorers with 34 points while Marcus Domask was next with 26.
Illini Comeback To Win Big Ten Tournament, First Since 2021
Illinois players pose for a photo after the team's win against Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
