Illinois Falls in OT to Wisconsin, Eyes NCAA Tournament
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Illinois Falls in Overtime Thriller to Wisconsin, Eyes NCAA Tournament
The ninth-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini, seeded fourth in the Big Ten Tournament, suffered a heartbreaking defeat against fifth-seeded Wisconsin, losing 91-88 in overtime during Fridays quarterfinals at the United Center in Chicago.
Freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic led the Illini with 19 points each, with Wagler adding a team-high 8 assists. Mirkovic scored all 10 of Illinois overtime points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished 5 assists. Junior Andrej Stojakovic contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.
Illinois, who fell behind early, mounted a comeback to take the lead in the first half. They maintained a solid advantage after halftime but saw Wisconsin tie it late, forcing overtime in a close finish.
The Illinis record now stands at 24-8, with a 0-4 overtime record this season. They lost the rebounding battle for the fifth time, with Wisconsin securing 37 rebounds to Illinois 36.
With their postseason hopes still alive, the Fighting Illini will shift their focus to Sundays NCAA Tournament selection show, marking their sixth straight appearance.
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