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#Illini SF D.J. Williams is taking a "temporary leave" from the program, per a team spokesman. https://t.co/qck7GFH1ex
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) January 12, 2017
Morgan in the starting lineup tonight. 7th start for Mav this year, but first since 11/24. #Illini
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 12, 2017
8:06 CT tip on @BigTenNetwork pic.twitter.com/GwSlwPnJxT
Kipper Nichols fun fact: Wears headband because of LeBron James, his favorite player. He's also wearing Nike headband upside down. #Illini
— Scott Richey (@srrichey) January 12, 2017
No Orange Krush again tonight (class starts next Tuesday), but it seems be a pretty decent crowd at SFC.
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) January 12, 2017
First Mav start in a while. Post touch to him on the first possession. #Illini bucket. DJ Wilson at the other side.. He's good.
— Derek Piper (@DPiperScout) January 12, 2017
Mav with 4, Black with 4. #Illini big men getting some early action.
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 12, 2017
We're tied at 8 early.
18 points at the first TV timeout and neither team has shot a three. That's... unexpected.
— Robert (@ALionEye) January 12, 2017
Te'Jon Lucas pic.twitter.com/5wqlxj80Lr
— IllinoisLoyalty (@IllinoisLoyalty) January 12, 2017
Coleman-Lands already with 4 assists, a new career-high. It was 3 entering tonight. #Illini 15, Mich 12 | 13:30 1H
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 12, 2017
Morgan with 8 points already. Michigan can't stop him.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWernerScout) January 12, 2017
19-15.
Lucas and Nichols definitely add energy
Young fellas (Lucas, Nichols) making a difference. Can't keep trading baskets with Michigan tho #Illini
— Ryan Baker (@RyanBakerMedia) January 12, 2017
Mav #FireEmoji
— Jeremy Werner (@JWernerScout) January 12, 2017
He's 5-for-6 with 10 points.#illini lead 23-18
H1: Abdur-Rahkman with 12 early points as Illinois leads 23-20 with 9:20 left.
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) January 12, 2017
JCL 4 assists. Te'Jon 3 assists. 3 players who were lower down in the rotation most of the year - Mav, Kipper, & Leron - have 12, 7, and 6.
— Robert (@ALionEye) January 12, 2017
Kipper Nichols For Three! pic.twitter.com/OJqH8aAN7h
— IllinoisLoyalty (@IllinoisLoyalty) January 12, 2017
H1: And just like that, a Walton 3 gives Michigan the 34-32 lead!!! 4:19 left
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) January 12, 2017
Former #illini recruiting target Xavier Simpson checking in after Walton technical.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWernerScout) January 12, 2017
Lucas outproducing Simpson so far this season
Groce asks for the foul, and Walton seems upset he got it. pic.twitter.com/x3XmkzTVdu
— Big Ten Geeks (@bigtengeeks) January 12, 2017
Kipper with 9 pts & 4 rebs, but just picked up his 2nd foul. #Illini on an 8-0 run & lead 40-34 | 2:11 2H pic.twitter.com/eH8vqbZW2k
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 12, 2017
Back to back 3s by Jalen Coleman-Lands and the SFC is the loudest I think it's been this season. Illini up 46-34 on Michigan.1:18 before 1/2
— Shannon Ryan (@sryantribune) January 12, 2017
JCL AGAIN!
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 12, 2017
14-0 run. Timeout Michigan.
Are we having fun yet. #Illini 46, Mich 34 | 1:18 2H pic.twitter.com/eysWSQNLD1
Illinois is on a 17-2 run. Could possibly add to it with 3.6 seconds left in 1st half. #Illini lead 49-36.
— Scott Richey (@srrichey) January 12, 2017
HALFTIME#Illini - 49
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) January 12, 2017
Michigan - 36
Fantastic stuff from the good guys.
Michigan Hoops twitter rn pic.twitter.com/KqJfajUmgR
— Maize n Brew (@MaizenBrew) January 12, 2017
1st half minutes:
— Robert (@ALionEye) January 12, 2017
Freshmen: Te'Jon 14, Kipper 11
Sophs: JCL 16, Black 7, Finke 5, AJ 5
Seniors: Hill 16, Mav 16, Abrams 10, Tate 0, Thorne 0
I looked up to big screen after I thought I heard Jon Hamm address Illini fans. Nope, just @IlliniAD
— Jeremy Werner (@JWernerScout) January 12, 2017
It's eerie.
Prettyyyy prettyyyy prettyyyy good half for the #Illini pic.twitter.com/eP5ER2KwvH
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 12, 2017
Great night to be an #fightingillini we up at halftime‼️ let's goooo
— Trent (@_Trentfrazier1) January 12, 2017
Michigan starts half with an 8-4 advantage. Got to stay in attack mode.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWernerScout) January 12, 2017
Jalen Coleman-Lands pic.twitter.com/UrvPXvxYaS
— IllinoisLoyalty (@IllinoisLoyalty) January 12, 2017
#Illini with a 19-7 edge on glass. That's right, Michigan has just 7 rebs with 15:44 left 2H.
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 12, 2017
ILL has missed 13 shots & has 6 off boards.
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— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) January 12, 2017
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Te'Jon Lucas (6 assists) to Kipper Nichols (11 points)! pic.twitter.com/Wus0bb9sTh
— IllinoisLoyalty (@IllinoisLoyalty) January 12, 2017
#WeWill @IlliniAD I believe! Illini nation positivity is key, the network has to be solid. We are Illinois! #Respect
— Dee Brown (@deebrown11) January 12, 2017
65% from field (28-43)
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 12, 2017
73% from 3 (8-11)
100% from line (6-6)#Illini are
This is like 2012 Maui Invitational stuff that we're seeing from Illinois right now. Really impressive.
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) January 12, 2017
@IlliniMBB right now #BeatMichigan pic.twitter.com/BXLgo06rfb
— Univ. of Illinois (@Illinois_Alma) January 12, 2017
Stats of the game so far belongs to Te'Jon Lucas: 7 assists, 0 turnovers. 10:08 remaining as #Illini hold onto 20-point lead v Michigan.
— Shannon Ryan (@sryantribune) January 12, 2017
H2: Five straight from the Wolverines, capped by Walton's 3, cuts Illinois' lead to 72-57. 6:13 left.
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) January 12, 2017
Hill gets the roll and the foul!
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 12, 2017
Largest lead for #Illini, 81-61, 4:15 2H. pic.twitter.com/0FcQfOtjrx
Kipper Nichols has a career high in ________. (insert almost any stat)
— Illini Stats & Notes (@IlliniStats) January 12, 2017
H2: We've reached the final media timeout with Illinois up 81-64.
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) January 12, 2017
5 #Illini in double figures tonight.
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 12, 2017
Mav 16
Hill 15
Nichols 13
JCL 12
Black 10
Good guys up 83-64 | 2:14 2H
#ILLINI VICTORY! pic.twitter.com/oVMuSK3sPZ
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 12, 2017