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Conference Naismith
Final -
6/7/2026
73
  1 2 F
Michigan 33 40 73
Illinois 38 33 71
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cRobert Opperman 26 5-9 0-0 3-4 1 3 0 1 0 0 2 13
pfRobert Hogan 27 10-16 0-1 4-5 2 12 0 2 1 0 3 24
sfJohn Nichols 25 5-10 2-4 1-1 2 6 1 1 1 0 1 13
pgErnest Nivens 26 2-6 0-1 2-2 1 3 3 2 0 0 1 6
pgEmmanuel Collinsworth 25 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 2 3 2 0 0 1 3
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgLarry Kelley 16 0-3 0-2 0-0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0
pfVictor Simmerman 16 4-8 0-0 2-4 2 3 0 2 1 1 2 10
pfGordon Zackery 15 2-4 0-0 0-1 1 6 1 0 0 1 1 4
sgEugene Zimlich 13 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 1 2 3 1 0 2 0
cCharles Crumrine 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
sfScott Knowles 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 29-58 3-10 12-17 11 38 11 15 4 3 15 73
Percentages   .500 .300 .706                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cLuis Massey 20 3-5 0-0 0-0 5 8 0 0 1 0 0 6
cFrancis Saylor 21 2-6 0-1 0-0 3 7 0 2 0 4 2 4
sgJustin McQuesten 28 8-17 2-8 0-1 4 5 1 3 3 0 1 18
sgChristopher Reny 27 3-10 3-8 1-5 0 1 3 2 0 0 1 10
pgJohnny Faulkner 26 2-10 1-4 0-0 1 3 4 0 0 0 2 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cAdam Vanslyke 23 1-4 0-0 2-2 1 3 0 1 2 2 1 4
pfClyde Pate 22 7-13 0-0 2-2 3 8 0 0 2 2 2 16
pgGregory Roberts 15 2-6 0-1 2-2 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 6
sfJames Young 11 1-2 0-0 0-0 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 2
cMark Weaver 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 29-73 6-22 7-12 20 40 10 11 10 8 11 71
Percentages   .397 .273 .583                

UM
33
13-22
1-3
6-10
3
13
5
9
1
2
6
18
9
4
0
10
40
16-36
2-7
6-7
8
25
6
6
3
1
9
24
4
12
5
4
73
29-58
3-10
12-17
11
38
11
15
4
3
15
42
13
16
5
14
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
UI
38
16-36
3-12
3-3
10
17
5
6
7
2
5
20
8
17
2
17
33
13-37
3-10
4-9
10
23
5
5
3
6
6
16
9
11
4
11
71
29-73
6-22
7-12
20
40
10
11
10
8
11
36
17
28
6
28
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Robert Hogan Michigan
24 Points, 12 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMichigan
 PG - Emmanuel Collinsworth (fresh)
 SG - Ernest Nivens (fresh)
 SF - John Nichols (fresh)
 PF - Robert Hogan (fresh)
 C - Robert Opperman (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Johnny Faulkner (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Reny (fresh)
 SF - Justin McQuesten (fresh)
 PF - Francis Saylor (fresh)
 C - Luis Massey (fresh)
 
20:00IllinoisLuis Massey wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMichiganMichigan is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
19:50IllinoisChristopher Reny clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing0-0
19:49IllinoisLuis Massey tips it home0-2
19:24MichiganJustin McQuesten steps in front of the Emmanuel Collinsworth pass0-2
19:21IllinoisJohnny Faulkner can't finish the layup0-2
19:19IllinoisFrancis Saylor tips it in0-4
19:00MichiganRobert Hogan hits a jumper from the left side on a great pass from Emmanuel Collinsworth2-4
18:48IllinoisFrancis Saylor hits a turnaround near the basket2-6
18:31MichiganRobert Opperman can't finish the layup2-6
18:30IllinoisFrancis Saylor gets the rebound2-6
18:16IllinoisJustin McQuesten misses badly on a 3 from the right corner2-6
18:15IllinoisFrancis Saylor grabs the offensive board2-6
18:00IllinoisFrancis Saylor throws a bad pass out of bounds2-6
17:41MichiganJohn Nichols knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner5-6
17:32IllinoisJohnny Faulkner misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane5-6
17:31MichiganJohn Nichols gets the rebound5-6
17:17MichiganJohn Nichols misses short on a 3 from the left wing5-6
17:15IllinoisLuis Massey grabs the defensive rebound5-6
16:52IllinoisJustin McQuesten hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away5-6
16:50MichiganThe rebound goes to Emmanuel Collinsworth5-6
16:32MichiganRobert Hogan misses long on a driving attempt from the baseline5-6
16:31IllinoisLuis Massey pulls down the rebound5-6
16:16IllinoisJustin McQuesten travels with the ball5-6
SubsMichigan
Eugene Zimlich (PG), Larry Kelley (SG), Gordon Zackery (SF), Victor Simmerman (PF), Charles Crumrine (C)
Emmanuel Collinsworth, Ernest Nivens, John Nichols, Robert Hogan, Robert Opperman
 
SubsIllinois
Gregory Roberts (PG), James Young (SF), Adam Vanslyke (PF), Clyde Pate (C)
Johnny Faulkner, Christopher Reny, Francis Saylor, Luis Massey
 
15:59MichiganVictor Simmerman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds5-6
LineupMichigan
 PG - Eugene Zimlich (fresh)
 SG - Larry Kelley (fresh)
 SF - Gordon Zackery (fresh)
 PF - Victor Simmerman (fresh)
 C - Charles Crumrine (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Gregory Roberts (fresh)
 SG - Justin McQuesten (fairly fresh)
 SF - James Young (fresh)
 PF - Adam Vanslyke (fresh)
 C - Clyde Pate (fresh)
 
15:43IllinoisThe jump hook by Clyde Pate is blocked by Charles Crumrine5-6
15:41MichiganEugene Zimlich snags the defensive board5-6
15:22MichiganGordon Zackery knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left wing7-6
15:04IllinoisJustin McQuesten hits a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by James Young7-9
14:44MichiganVictor Simmerman jams it on a great pass from Eugene Zimlich9-9
14:29IllinoisClyde Pate scores on a shot in the paint and he's hacked by Eugene Zimlich - foul #1 on Eugene Zimlich, team foul #19-11
SubsMichigan
Emmanuel Collinsworth (PG), Ernest Nivens (SG), John Nichols (SF), Robert Hogan (PF), Robert Opperman (C)
Eugene Zimlich, Larry Kelley, Gordon Zackery, Victor Simmerman, Charles Crumrine
 
SubsIllinois
Johnny Faulkner (PG), Christopher Reny (SG)
Gregory Roberts, James Young
 
14:29IllinoisClyde Pate makes the free throw9-12
14:10MichiganJohn Nichols's pass is off the mark and out of bounds9-12
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Mark Weaver (PF)
Justin McQuesten
 
13:58IllinoisJohnny Faulkner comes up short on the 3 from the left corner9-12
13:57MichiganThe rebound goes to Robert Hogan9-12
13:51MichiganRobert Hogan's pass is intercepted by Clyde Pate9-12
13:32IllinoisJohnny Faulkner misses the easy layup9-12
13:30MichiganJohn Nichols grabs the defensive rebound9-12
13:13MichiganRobert Hogan scores on a driving attempt near the basket on a great pass from Emmanuel Collinsworth11-12
13:05IllinoisChristopher Reny drills a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Johnny Faulkner11-15
12:56MichiganRobert Opperman makes the turnaround in the paint13-15
12:43IllinoisClyde Pate hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left block13-15
12:41IllinoisAdam Vanslyke gets the offensive rebound13-15
12:36IllinoisAdam Vanslyke makes the shot from the left side13-17
12:09MichiganErnest Nivens's layup is rejected by Adam Vanslyke13-17
12:07MichiganRobert Hogan tips it back up and in15-17
11:54IllinoisClyde Pate connects on the fadeaway from close range on a nice dish by Johnny Faulkner15-19
LineupMichigan
 PG - Emmanuel Collinsworth (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Ernest Nivens (fresh)
 SF - John Nichols (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Robert Hogan (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Robert Opperman (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Johnny Faulkner (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Christopher Reny (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Adam Vanslyke (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Mark Weaver (fairly fresh)
 C - Clyde Pate (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 
11:41MichiganRobert Hogan can't connect on a runner from close range but he's fouled by Mark Weaver - foul #1 on Mark Weaver, team foul #115-19
SubsMichigan
Eugene Zimlich (PG), Larry Kelley (SG), Gordon Zackery (SF), Victor Simmerman (C)
Emmanuel Collinsworth, Ernest Nivens, John Nichols, Robert Opperman
 
SubsIllinois
Gregory Roberts (PG), Justin McQuesten (SG), Francis Saylor (PF), Luis Massey (C)
Johnny Faulkner, Christopher Reny, Mark Weaver, Clyde Pate
 
11:41MichiganRobert Hogan makes the 1st free throw16-19
11:41MichiganRobert Hogan misses the 2nd free throw16-19
11:41IllinoisFrancis Saylor grabs the board16-19
11:30IllinoisGregory Roberts connects on the shot from the left wing16-21
11:28MichiganJustin McQuesten picks off the pass by Eugene Zimlich in the backcourt16-21
11:27IllinoisJustin McQuesten lays it up and in16-23
11:10MichiganVictor Simmerman misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing16-23
11:08MichiganVictor Simmerman tips it home18-23
10:59IllinoisFrancis Saylor can't connect on a 3 from the left wing18-23
10:58IllinoisJustin McQuesten tips it in18-25
10:38MichiganRobert Hogan makes the fadeaway from the left block on a nice dish by Gordon Zackery20-25
10:34IllinoisGregory Roberts misses short on a fadeaway from close range20-25
10:33MichiganGordon Zackery grabs the board20-25
10:26MichiganAdam Vanslyke steps in front of the Eugene Zimlich pass20-25
10:13IllinoisJustin McQuesten is denied on a layup by Victor Simmerman20-25
10:11IllinoisGregory Roberts grabs the offensive board20-25
10:06IllinoisGregory Roberts hits a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Justin McQuesten20-27
09:43MichiganRobert Hogan misses long on a fadeaway in the paint20-27
09:41IllinoisThe rebound goes to Francis Saylor20-27
09:29IllinoisJustin McQuesten clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner20-27
09:28MichiganGordon Zackery snags the defensive board20-27
09:06MichiganVictor Simmerman hits a jumpshot from the free throw line22-27
08:50IllinoisFrancis Saylor double dribbles22-27
SubsMichigan
Emmanuel Collinsworth (PG), Ernest Nivens (SG), John Nichols (SF), Robert Opperman (C)
Eugene Zimlich, Larry Kelley, Gordon Zackery, Victor Simmerman
 
SubsIllinois
Johnny Faulkner (PG), Christopher Reny (SG), Mark Weaver (PF), Clyde Pate (C)
Gregory Roberts, Adam Vanslyke, Francis Saylor, Luis Massey
 
08:24MichiganRobert Opperman comes up short on the shot in the lane but he's hacked by Johnny Faulkner - foul #1 on Johnny Faulkner, team foul #222-27
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
James Young (SF)
Justin McQuesten
 
08:24MichiganRobert Opperman misses the 1st free throw22-27
08:24MichiganRobert Opperman makes the 2nd free throw23-27
08:05IllinoisJohnny Faulkner is fouled on the floor by Robert Opperman - foul #1 on Robert Opperman, team foul #223-27
SubsMichigan
Victor Simmerman (PF)
Robert Hogan
 
SubsIllinois 
07:52IllinoisChristopher Reny clanks a 3 from the left wing23-27
07:50MichiganVictor Simmerman pulls down the rebound23-27
LineupMichigan
 PG - Emmanuel Collinsworth (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Ernest Nivens (fresh)
 SF - John Nichols (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Victor Simmerman (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Robert Opperman (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Johnny Faulkner (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Christopher Reny (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - James Young (fresh)
 PF - Mark Weaver (fresh)
 C - Clyde Pate (fresh) 5 pts.
 
07:28MichiganErnest Nivens buries a floater near the basket25-27
07:21IllinoisJohn Nichols is called for the reach on James Young - foul #1 on John Nichols, team foul #325-27
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Justin McQuesten (SF)
James Young
 
07:16IllinoisChristopher Reny misses badly on a jumper from the baseline25-27
07:15IllinoisClyde Pate tips it home25-29
06:50MichiganClyde Pate steps in front of the Victor Simmerman pass25-29
06:30IllinoisMark Weaver's pass is off the mark and out of bounds25-29
SubsMichigan
Larry Kelley (SG), Scott Knowles (SF), Gordon Zackery (PF), Charles Crumrine (C)
Emmanuel Collinsworth, John Nichols, Victor Simmerman, Robert Opperman
 
SubsIllinois
Gregory Roberts (SG), Adam Vanslyke (PF)
Christopher Reny, Mark Weaver
 
06:06MichiganErnest Nivens misses long on a fadeaway in the lane but he's hacked by Gregory Roberts - foul #1 on Gregory Roberts, team foul #325-29
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Christopher Reny (SG), James Young (SF)
Johnny Faulkner, Justin McQuesten
 
06:06MichiganErnest Nivens makes the 1st free throw26-29
06:06MichiganErnest Nivens makes the 2nd free throw27-29
05:50IllinoisClyde Pate buries a turnaround from the left block27-31
05:37MichiganErnest Nivens connects on the turnaround from the baseline on a great pass from Larry Kelley29-31
05:32IllinoisGregory Roberts misses the floater from the left side but the foul's on Gordon Zackery - foul #1 on Gordon Zackery, team foul #429-31
SubsMichigan
Eugene Zimlich (PG), Robert Opperman (C)
Ernest Nivens, Charles Crumrine
 
SubsIllinois
Francis Saylor (PF), Luis Massey (C)
Christopher Reny, Clyde Pate
 
05:32IllinoisGregory Roberts makes the 1st free throw29-32
05:32IllinoisGregory Roberts makes the 2nd free throw29-33
05:17MichiganRobert Opperman clanks a fadeaway from the right side29-33
05:16IllinoisThe rebound goes to James Young29-33
04:55IllinoisGregory Roberts misses long on a fadeaway from the left side29-33
04:54MichiganGordon Zackery grabs the board29-33
04:32MichiganRobert Opperman's pass is intercepted by Adam Vanslyke29-33
04:17IllinoisGregory Roberts misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner29-33
04:15IllinoisLuis Massey hits the follow up shot29-35
03:55MichiganLarry Kelley loses the dribble to Luis Massey29-35
03:43IllinoisFrancis Saylor clanks a floater from the free throw line29-35
03:41MichiganRobert Opperman grabs the defensive rebound29-35
LineupMichigan
 PG - Eugene Zimlich (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Larry Kelley (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Scott Knowles (fairly fresh)
 PF - Gordon Zackery (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Robert Opperman (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Gregory Roberts (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - James Young (fairly fresh)
 SF - Adam Vanslyke (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl.
 PF - Francis Saylor (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Luis Massey (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
03:21MichiganFrancis Saylor blocks the jumper by Robert Opperman29-35
03:19MichiganScott Knowles pulls down the offensive rebound29-35
03:01MichiganEugene Zimlich misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner29-35
03:00IllinoisAdam Vanslyke pulls down the rebound29-35
02:42IllinoisScott Knowles is called for the reach on Gregory Roberts - foul #1 on Scott Knowles, team foul #529-35
SubsMichigan
Emmanuel Collinsworth (PG), Ernest Nivens (SG), John Nichols (SF), Robert Hogan (PF), Victor Simmerman (C)
Eugene Zimlich, Larry Kelley, Scott Knowles, Gordon Zackery, Robert Opperman
 
SubsIllinois
Johnny Faulkner (PG), Christopher Reny (SG), Justin McQuesten (SF), Mark Weaver (PF), Clyde Pate (C)
Gregory Roberts, James Young, Adam Vanslyke, Francis Saylor, Luis Massey
 
02:26IllinoisMark Weaver throws a bad pass out of bounds29-35
02:04MichiganVictor Simmerman misses long on a floater near the basket but the foul's on Johnny Faulkner - foul #2 on Johnny Faulkner, team foul #429-35
02:04MichiganVictor Simmerman misses the 1st free throw29-35
02:04MichiganVictor Simmerman makes the 2nd free throw30-35
01:43IllinoisRobert Hogan takes the ball from Christopher Reny30-35
01:23MichiganRobert Hogan hits the finger roll32-35
01:14IllinoisJohnny Faulkner misses the dunk32-35
01:12IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Johnny Faulkner32-35
01:00IllinoisJohnny Faulkner buries a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Christopher Reny32-38
00:44MichiganVictor Simmerman misses the jumpshot from the left side but he's fouled by Clyde Pate - foul #1 on Clyde Pate, team foul #532-38
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Adam Vanslyke (PF)
Mark Weaver
 
00:44MichiganVictor Simmerman misses the 1st free throw32-38
00:44MichiganVictor Simmerman makes the 2nd free throw33-38
00:30IllinoisRobert Hogan is called for the reach on Clyde Pate - foul #1 on Robert Hogan, team foul #633-38
SubsMichigan
Robert Opperman (C)
Victor Simmerman
 
SubsIllinois 
00:02IllinoisJohnny Faulkner can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner33-38
00:00IllinoisThe clock runs out33-38
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMichigan
 PG - Emmanuel Collinsworth (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Ernest Nivens (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - John Nichols (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Robert Hogan (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Robert Opperman (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Johnny Faulkner (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Christopher Reny (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Justin McQuesten (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 PF - Francis Saylor (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Luis Massey (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
20:00MichiganJohn Nichols inbounds the ball33-38
Game PlanMichiganMichigan is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
19:45MichiganRobert Hogan hits a pull-up jumper from the right side set up by John Nichols35-38
19:21IllinoisJustin McQuesten misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side35-38
19:19MichiganJohn Nichols gets the rebound35-38
19:08MichiganRobert Hogan's fadeaway is rejected by Francis Saylor35-38
19:06IllinoisJohnny Faulkner grabs the defensive rebound35-38
18:51IllinoisJustin McQuesten clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing35-38
18:49MichiganRobert Hogan pulls down the rebound35-38
18:30MichiganErnest Nivens throws a bad pass out of bounds35-38
18:16IllinoisChristopher Reny makes the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Johnny Faulkner35-41
17:57MichiganRobert Opperman misses the jumper from the free throw line35-41
17:56IllinoisJustin McQuesten gets the rebound35-41
17:50IllinoisJustin McQuesten can't connect on a runner from the right block35-41
17:48MichiganRobert Hogan snags the defensive board35-41
17:29MichiganRobert Hogan hits the front of the rim on the jumper near the basket but the foul's on Francis Saylor - foul #1 on Francis Saylor, team foul #135-41
SubsMichigan
Larry Kelley (SG), Gordon Zackery (SF), Victor Simmerman (C)
Emmanuel Collinsworth, John Nichols, Robert Opperman
 
SubsIllinois
Adam Vanslyke (PF), Clyde Pate (C)
Francis Saylor, Luis Massey
 
17:29MichiganRobert Hogan makes the 1st free throw36-41
17:29MichiganRobert Hogan makes the 2nd free throw37-41
17:07IllinoisChristopher Reny clanks a floater from the left side but the foul's on Larry Kelley - foul #1 on Larry Kelley, team foul #137-41
SubsMichigan
Eugene Zimlich (PG), Charles Crumrine (C)
Ernest Nivens, Robert Hogan
 
SubsIllinois
Gregory Roberts (PG)
Johnny Faulkner
 
17:07IllinoisChristopher Reny makes the 1st free throw37-42
17:07IllinoisChristopher Reny misses the 2nd free throw37-42
17:07MichiganGordon Zackery gets the rebound37-42
16:56MichiganVictor Simmerman drills a turnaround from close range39-42
16:40IllinoisChristopher Reny misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner39-42
16:39IllinoisJustin McQuesten pulls down the offensive rebound39-42
16:25IllinoisChristopher Reny connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing39-45
16:04MichiganCharles Crumrine is whistled for a carry39-45
SubsMichigan
Emmanuel Collinsworth (PG), Ernest Nivens (SG), John Nichols (SF), Robert Hogan (PF), Robert Opperman (C)
Eugene Zimlich, Larry Kelley, Gordon Zackery, Victor Simmerman, Charles Crumrine
 
SubsIllinois
Johnny Faulkner (PG)
Christopher Reny
 
15:52IllinoisJohnny Faulkner misses the 3 from the left wing39-45
15:51MichiganRobert Hogan grabs the board39-45
LineupMichigan
 PG - Emmanuel Collinsworth (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Ernest Nivens (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - John Nichols (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Robert Hogan (fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Robert Opperman (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Johnny Faulkner (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Gregory Roberts (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Justin McQuesten (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 PF - Adam Vanslyke (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Clyde Pate (fresh) 9 pts. 2 stl.
 
15:45MichiganEmmanuel Collinsworth makes the 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Ernest Nivens42-45
15:34IllinoisAdam Vanslyke is fouled on the floor by Ernest Nivens - foul #1 on Ernest Nivens, team foul #242-45
15:19IllinoisA charge is called on Adam Vanslyke - foul #1 on Adam Vanslyke, team foul #242-45
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Francis Saylor (PF), Luis Massey (C)
Gregory Roberts, Clyde Pate
 
15:08MichiganRobert Opperman scores on a floater from close range44-45
14:51IllinoisLuis Massey misses the driving attempt from close range44-45
14:49MichiganThe rebound goes to Robert Hogan44-45
14:31MichiganRobert Opperman hits a shot in the lane46-45
14:11IllinoisJustin McQuesten hits a jumper from the free throw line46-47
14:04MichiganRobert Hogan's pass is intercepted by Justin McQuesten46-47
14:00IllinoisJustin McQuesten lays it in46-49
13:36MichiganRobert Hogan buries a driving attempt in the paint and he's fouled by Justin McQuesten - foul #1 on Justin McQuesten, team foul #348-49
SubsMichigan
Eugene Zimlich (PG), Larry Kelley (SG), Gordon Zackery (SF), Victor Simmerman (C)
Emmanuel Collinsworth, Ernest Nivens, John Nichols, Robert Opperman
 
SubsIllinois
Gregory Roberts (PG), Christopher Reny (SG), James Young (SF), Clyde Pate (C)
Johnny Faulkner, Justin McQuesten, Francis Saylor, Luis Massey
 
13:36MichiganRobert Hogan makes the free throw49-49
13:20IllinoisChristopher Reny misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing49-49
13:19IllinoisJames Young tips it in49-51
13:03MichiganLarry Kelley hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner49-51
13:02MichiganVictor Simmerman tips it but misses49-51
13:00IllinoisChristopher Reny pulls down the rebound49-51
12:52IllinoisThe jump hook by Christopher Reny is blocked by Gordon Zackery49-51
12:51MichiganRobert Hogan pulls down the rebound49-51
12:35MichiganGordon Zackery comes up short on the fadeaway from the free throw line49-51
12:33IllinoisClyde Pate snags the defensive board49-51
12:16IllinoisJames Young misses long on a floater from the left side49-51
12:15MichiganRobert Hogan grabs the defensive rebound49-51
12:08MichiganVictor Simmerman misses the jump hook in the paint49-51
12:07MichiganLarry Kelley can't tip it in49-51
12:05IllinoisJames Young gets the rebound49-51
11:48IllinoisClyde Pate lays it up and in on a nice dish by Christopher Reny and he's fouled by Victor Simmerman - foul #1 on Victor Simmerman, team foul #349-53
SubsMichigan
Emmanuel Collinsworth (PG), Ernest Nivens (SG), John Nichols (SF), Robert Opperman (C)
Eugene Zimlich, Larry Kelley, Gordon Zackery, Robert Hogan
 
SubsIllinois
Johnny Faulkner (PG), Justin McQuesten (SF)
Gregory Roberts, James Young
 
11:48IllinoisClyde Pate makes the free throw49-54
LineupMichigan
 PG - Emmanuel Collinsworth (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Ernest Nivens (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Nichols (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Victor Simmerman (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Robert Opperman (fresh) 7 pts.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Johnny Faulkner (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Christopher Reny (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Justin McQuesten (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 PF - Adam Vanslyke (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Clyde Pate (fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 
11:35MichiganJohn Nichols misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side49-54
11:33IllinoisJohnny Faulkner grabs the defensive rebound49-54
11:23IllinoisClyde Pate connects on the fadeaway from the left wing set up by Johnny Faulkner49-56
11:11MichiganErnest Nivens is denied on a layup by Clyde Pate49-56
11:10IllinoisClyde Pate gets the rebound49-56
11:02IllinoisEmmanuel Collinsworth is called for the reach on Johnny Faulkner - foul #1 on Emmanuel Collinsworth, team foul #449-56
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Francis Saylor (PF), Luis Massey (C)
Christopher Reny, Clyde Pate
 
10:52IllinoisAdam Vanslyke misses badly on a jump hook near the basket49-56
10:51IllinoisFrancis Saylor grabs the offensive board49-56
10:43IllinoisAdam Vanslyke misses badly on a shot from the left side49-56
10:41MichiganEmmanuel Collinsworth grabs the board49-56
10:25MichiganFrancis Saylor swats the layup by Victor Simmerman49-56
10:24MichiganRobert Opperman hits the follow up shot51-56
10:20IllinoisJustin McQuesten throws a bad pass out of bounds51-56
SubsMichigan
Larry Kelley (SG), Scott Knowles (SF), Gordon Zackery (PF)
Emmanuel Collinsworth, John Nichols, Victor Simmerman
 
SubsIllinois
Gregory Roberts (SG)
Adam Vanslyke
 
10:03MichiganGregory Roberts steals the ball from Ernest Nivens51-56
09:58IllinoisJohnny Faulkner hits the finger roll set up by Gregory Roberts51-58
09:47MichiganGordon Zackery misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane51-58
09:46MichiganGordon Zackery pulls down the offensive rebound51-58
09:32MichiganRobert Opperman misses badly on a floater from the right wing but he's hacked by Francis Saylor - foul #2 on Francis Saylor, team foul #451-58
SubsMichigan
Eugene Zimlich (PG)
Ernest Nivens
 
SubsIllinois
Christopher Reny (SG), Mark Weaver (PF), Clyde Pate (C)
Gregory Roberts, Francis Saylor, Luis Massey
 
09:32MichiganRobert Opperman makes the 1st free throw52-58
09:32MichiganRobert Opperman makes the 2nd free throw53-58
09:19IllinoisClyde Pate clanks a fadeaway in the lane53-58
09:18IllinoisJustin McQuesten tips it back up and in53-60
09:12MichiganGordon Zackery lays it up and in on a nice dish by Eugene Zimlich and he's fouled by Christopher Reny - foul #1 on Christopher Reny, team foul #555-60
SubsMichigan
Emmanuel Collinsworth (PG), Robert Hogan (PF), Charles Crumrine (C)
Eugene Zimlich, Scott Knowles, Robert Opperman
 
SubsIllinois
Gregory Roberts (PG), James Young (SF), Adam Vanslyke (PF)
Johnny Faulkner, Justin McQuesten, Mark Weaver
 
09:12MichiganGordon Zackery misses the free throw55-60
09:12IllinoisClyde Pate grabs the board55-60
08:45IllinoisClyde Pate hits the front of the rim on the floater in the paint55-60
08:44MichiganGordon Zackery grabs the board55-60
08:30MichiganRobert Hogan makes the runner from close range on a great pass from Emmanuel Collinsworth57-60
08:25IllinoisAdam Vanslyke is fouled on the floor by Robert Hogan - foul #2 on Robert Hogan, team foul #557-60
SubsMichigan
Ernest Nivens (SG), John Nichols (SF), Victor Simmerman (C)
Larry Kelley, Gordon Zackery, Charles Crumrine
 
SubsIllinois 
08:15IllinoisChristopher Reny hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side but the foul's on Victor Simmerman - foul #2 on Victor Simmerman, team foul #657-60
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Johnny Faulkner (PG), Francis Saylor (PF)
Gregory Roberts, James Young
 
08:15IllinoisChristopher Reny misses the 1st free throw57-60
08:15IllinoisChristopher Reny misses the 2nd free throw57-60
08:15MichiganErnest Nivens pulls down the rebound57-60
07:57MichiganEmmanuel Collinsworth travels with the ball57-60
SubsMichigan
Robert Opperman (C)
Victor Simmerman
 
SubsIllinois
Justin McQuesten (SF)
Adam Vanslyke
 
07:41IllinoisClyde Pate comes up short on the runner in the lane57-60
07:39MichiganRobert Hogan grabs the defensive rebound57-60
LineupMichigan
 PG - Emmanuel Collinsworth (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Ernest Nivens (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Nichols (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Robert Hogan (fresh) 20 pts. 9 reb.
 C - Robert Opperman (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Johnny Faulkner (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Christopher Reny (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Justin McQuesten (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 PF - Francis Saylor (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk.
 C - Clyde Pate (fresh) 14 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 
07:34MichiganErnest Nivens clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing57-60
07:32MichiganJohn Nichols tips it home59-60
07:21IllinoisJustin McQuesten drills a 3 from the right corner59-63
07:06MichiganRobert Hogan misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner59-63
07:05MichiganJohn Nichols tips it home61-63
06:52IllinoisRobert Opperman is called for the reach on Christopher Reny - foul #2 on Robert Opperman, team foul #761-63
SubsMichigan
Eugene Zimlich (PG), Larry Kelley (SG), Victor Simmerman (PF)
Emmanuel Collinsworth, Ernest Nivens, Robert Hogan
 
SubsIllinois
Adam Vanslyke (PF), Luis Massey (C)
Francis Saylor, Clyde Pate
 
06:52IllinoisChristopher Reny misses the 1st free throw61-63
06:52MichiganRobert Opperman grabs the defensive rebound61-63
06:36MichiganJohn Nichols clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing61-63
06:34IllinoisAdam Vanslyke grabs the defensive rebound61-63
06:25IllinoisJustin McQuesten's pass is intercepted by Eugene Zimlich61-63
06:04MichiganJohn Nichols's floater is tipped away by Adam Vanslyke61-63
06:03IllinoisLuis Massey gets the rebound61-63
05:57IllinoisAdam Vanslyke comes up short on the runner from the right block but he's fouled by Eugene Zimlich - foul #2 on Eugene Zimlich, team foul #861-63
SubsMichigan
Gordon Zackery (SF), Charles Crumrine (C)
John Nichols, Robert Opperman
 
SubsIllinois
Gregory Roberts (PG), James Young (SG), Clyde Pate (PF)
Johnny Faulkner, Christopher Reny, Justin McQuesten
 
05:57IllinoisAdam Vanslyke makes the 1st free throw61-64
05:57IllinoisAdam Vanslyke makes the 2nd free throw61-65
05:30MichiganEugene Zimlich loses the dribble to Gregory Roberts61-65
Game PlanMichiganMichigan is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
05:18IllinoisAdam Vanslyke misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing61-65
05:17IllinoisLuis Massey misses the tip61-65
05:15IllinoisClyde Pate tips it in61-67
05:01MichiganLarry Kelley can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner61-67
05:00IllinoisClyde Pate snags the defensive board61-67
04:35IllinoisGregory Roberts can't connect on a jumper from the right wing61-67
04:34IllinoisJames Young snags the offensive board61-67
04:17IllinoisGregory Roberts's pass is intercepted by Victor Simmerman61-67
04:17MichiganMichigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)61-67
SubsMichigan
Emmanuel Collinsworth (PG), Ernest Nivens (SG), John Nichols (SF), Robert Hogan (PF), Robert Opperman (C)
Eugene Zimlich, Larry Kelley, Gordon Zackery, Victor Simmerman, Charles Crumrine
 
SubsIllinois
Johnny Faulkner (PG), Christopher Reny (SG), Justin McQuesten (SF), Francis Saylor (PF)
Gregory Roberts, James Young, Adam Vanslyke, Luis Massey
 
04:01MichiganClyde Pate blocks the short jumper by John Nichols61-67
03:59MichiganErnest Nivens tips it but misses61-67
03:58IllinoisFrancis Saylor gets the rebound61-67
03:31IllinoisJustin McQuesten slams it home on a nice dish by Christopher Reny and the foul's on Robert Hogan - foul #3 on Robert Hogan, team foul #961-69
03:31IllinoisJustin McQuesten misses the free throw61-69
03:31MichiganThe rebound goes to Robert Hogan61-69
LineupMichigan
 PG - Emmanuel Collinsworth (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Ernest Nivens (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Nichols (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Robert Hogan (fresh) 20 pts. 10 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Robert Opperman (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Johnny Faulkner (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Christopher Reny (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Justin McQuesten (fairly fresh) 18 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 PF - Francis Saylor (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 3 blk.
 C - Clyde Pate (fresh) 16 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 
Game PlanMichiganMichigan is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
03:13MichiganJohn Nichols scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Ernest Nivens64-69
02:56IllinoisJustin McQuesten misses the 3pt shot from the right wing64-69
02:54IllinoisClyde Pate can't tip it in64-69
02:52MichiganRobert Hogan grabs the defensive rebound64-69
Game PlanMichiganMichigan is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) 
02:25MichiganRobert Hogan is denied on a layup by Francis Saylor64-69
02:24IllinoisClyde Pate gets the rebound64-69
02:20IllinoisJustin McQuesten misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing64-69
02:19MichiganThe rebound goes to Ernest Nivens64-69
01:59MichiganJohn Nichols knocks in the runner from the baseline set up by Ernest Nivens and he's fouled by Clyde Pate - foul #2 on Clyde Pate, team foul #666-69
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Luis Massey (C)
Clyde Pate
 
01:59MichiganJohn Nichols makes the free throw67-69
Game PlanMichiganMichigan is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) 
01:48IllinoisFrancis Saylor misses the easy layup67-69
01:46IllinoisLuis Massey grabs the offensive rebound67-69
01:32IllinoisJohnny Faulkner misses the floater from the left wing67-69
01:31MichiganJohn Nichols gets the rebound67-69
Game PlanMichiganMichigan is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
01:25MichiganRobert Opperman hits a fadeaway jumper from the right side69-69
01:15IllinoisFrancis Saylor hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left side69-69
01:13IllinoisLuis Massey tips it home69-71
00:50MichiganRobert Hogan connects on the floater from the right block71-71
00:28IllinoisJohn Nichols steals it from Christopher Reny71-71
Game PlanMichiganMichigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
00:02MichiganRobert Hogan misses the lay-in71-71
00:01MichiganRobert Hogan hits the follow up shot73-71
Game PlanMichiganMichigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) 
00:00IllinoisChristopher Reny comes up short on the fullcourt shot73-71