Michigan takes down Illinois, 70-61
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- If misery loves company, so does the end of it apparently.
Tim Hardaway Jr. and Evan Smotrycz broke out of severe slumps at the same time Sunday afternoon to lead No. 22 Michigan to a 70-61 victory over Illinois at the Crisler Center.
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