B1G Tourney: Illini vs. Rutgers
Illinois men vs. Rutgers in a quarterfinal matchup of the Big Ten basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Friday, March 12, 2021.
Illinois center Kofi Cockburn and Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell battle for a loose rebound during the first half of Friday night’s quarterfinal game at the Big Ten tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Cockburn’s 18 points and 12 rebounds helped power the third-ranked Illini to an 90-68 victory against the Scarlet Knights.
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu plays air guitar and sings along to the music before Friday night’s Big Ten tournament quarterfinal game against Rutgers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. In his second game back after breaking his nose and suffering a concussion at Michigan State on Feb. 23, Dosunmu scored a game-high 23 points, handed out six assists and grabbed five rebounds in the Illini’s 90-68 win.
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili finishes off a dunk to the delight of Illinois guard Da’Monte Williams on the court and the Illinois bench off the court during Friday night’s Big Ten quarterfinal game against Rutgers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The second-seeded Illini had little trouble against Rutgers, easily winning 90-68.
From left, family members of Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu — aunt Jamenda McCoy, cousin Jordyn McCoy, mom Jamarra and aunt Kemi Dosunmu — let loose in the first half of Friday’s Big Ten tournament quarterfinal against Rutgers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Illini fans had plenty to cheer about throughout the game, with the nation’s third-ranked team rolling to a 90-68 win.