Northwestern Triumphs Over No. 10 Illinois Amid Controversy

Terrence Shannon Jr., facing rape charge, returns to play as Wildcats secure second straight home win in series.

Northwestern defeated No. 10 Illinois 96-91 in overtime in a riveting NCAA men's basketball game.
Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr., facing a rape charge in Kansas, returned to the team and was met with boos and chants from Northwestern fans.
Despite the controversy surrounding Shannon, Illinois coach Brad Underwood was instructed to treat him as any other player in good standing.
Shannon's preliminary hearing in the criminal case has been pushed back to May, allowing him to play out the season for Illinois.
The victory was Northwestern's second straight home win in the series but only their second win in the last 12 meetings overall.