Illinois Triumphs Over Michigan 97-68, Led by Shannon's 31 Points
Terrence Shannon Jr.'s standout performance propels Illinois to victory, highlighting Michigan's defensive woes and maintaining their second-place Big Ten standing.
- Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois to a dominant 97-68 victory over Michigan with a 31-point performance.
- Michigan's defense struggles as Illinois shoots over 56% from the floor, marking Michigan's largest deficit of the Juwan Howard era.
- Juwan Howard expresses pride in Terrence Shannon Jr., a player he once recruited to Michigan, after his standout performance for Illinois.
- Illinois maintains its second-place position in the Big Ten, two games behind No. 2 Purdue.
- Michigan faces challenges without leading scorer Dug McDaniel, who is on an academic suspension.