Mar
6
Heartbreak Hotel for the Illini
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What is it with Penn State? The Illinois Fighting Illini have now dropped four of the last five against the improving Nittany Lions. For nearly 35 minutes last night, the Illini played arguably its best road game in the Big Ten season, coming out with focus and intensity, moving the ball, hitting tough shots and weathering several storms. But a late Illini scoring drought and a furious Penn State comeback in the game’s final five minutes — capped by a missed free throw by Mike Davis and a full-court layup by Talor Battle — left Illinois agonizing a tough defeat and Penn State dancing its way into the NCAA Tournament.









































