Michigan vs Illinois

Michigan uses its size and strength to win in Champaign

Michigan used its dominant front line to its advantage on both ends of the floor

Morez Johnson returned to Champaign and played a pivotal role in the outcome

Illinois was not able to get free from the three point line for much of the game

Michigan outscored Illinois in points in the paint 42-32

Michigan shot 52.5% from the field including 60% in the 2nd half

Illinois was held to 9-31 from three point range

Morez Johnson scored 19 points & had 11 rebounds to help the Wolverines put the game away

Aday Mara was also impressive with 19 points & 5 rebounds

Illinois’ was led by Keaton Wagler with 23 points

Michigan gets an impressive win and solidifies there 1 seed

Illinois loses two games in a row. Will remain on our 2 seed line but are getting pushed

Michigan has so much versatility. It will take a major effort to beat them in the tournament

Michigan head coach Dusty May on winning the BIG 10 “We felt like this was the most talented team we have every been around”

More from May- on Morez Johnson “Morez from the jump was a force. He is such a competitor”

Illinois’ head coach Brad Underwood , “They owned the paint- the game was won there”