CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Four Wolverines played over 44 minutes of game time as the University of Michigan men’s basketball team fell to Illinois, 91-87, in double overtime on Thursday night (March 2) at the State Farm Center.
Leaders And Best
Hunter Dickinson paced the Wolverines with 31 points and a career-high 16 rebounds. Kobe Bufkin added 23 points, 17 of which came in the second half, while Jett Howard returned from injury with 15 points and five rebounds.
Turning Point
Illinois used the momentum from a 7-0 overtime-closing run to outscore the Wolverines 7-2 in the opening minutes of the second extra period. It was enough to seal the win despite late-game heroics from Dickinson that brought the Wolverines within one point in the final minute.
Overtime
Howard and Dickinson combined for 11 points in just over three minutes to open the first overtime period, building a 81-74 lead with just 1:49 to play. However, Illinois closed the extra period with a 7-0 run to tie the game at 81. The Wolverines had one final attempt that fell short and sent the teams into double overtime.
To start the second overtime, Illinois’ Matthew Mayer made three straight field goals which left Michigan trailing by five. Dickinson answered with a pair of…
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