Michigan Basketball: Wolverines cruise past Illini, 70-61

The Michigan Wolverines (19-7, 9-4) improved to 14-0 on the season at the Crisler Center with a win over Illinois (16-9, 5-7). In a game with an odd flow, especially in the 2nf half, the end result was a 71-60 victory for the Wolverines. Michigan played efficient first half basketball on their way to a 37-31 halftime lead. Tim Hardaway, Jr., Trey Burke, and Evan Smotrcyz all landed in double digits before the first 20 minutes came to an end. Evan Smotrycz In the 2nd half, Michigan had to fight through 9 offensive rebounds by the Illini and the first 7 fouls of the frame going against the Wolverines. So much for home cookin’… Regardless, Michigan kept their poise, executed with efficiency, and held Illinois off with relative ease. The Wolverines shot 50% from the field for the game, including 7-16 (44%) from deep. Matt Vogrich brought his sniper rifle with him from Nebraske and dead-eyed 2 more triples in as many attempts. The lift Vogrich has provided in the last 2 games simply cann...