The Illinois Fighting Illini improved to 13-5 on the season with a 75-60 victory over 19th-ranked Wisconsin on Saturday, February 6, at home.
The Fighting Illini were led by the superb play of guard Ayo Dosunmu, who finished with 21 points, 12 assists and 12 rebounds for his first ever triple-double of his college career.
“He told us he was going to get it today,” said former Big Ten Freshman of The Year Kofi Cockburn, about his teammate Ayo Dosunmu’s first ever collegiate triple-double. “And he got it.”
Cockburn, who finished with a game-high 23 points and 14 rebounds, was very impressed with his teammate’s performance on Saturday afternoon. The two players combined for 44 points during the contest.
Cockburn also had a huge first half for the Fighting Illini, adding 12 points and 10 rebounds for his 13th double-double of the season.
“Kofi and Ayo both had a great night, as the stats show,” said Illinois coach Brad Underwood via the AP. “They were both so efficient, too.”
The first-half double-double by Cockburn gave the Fighting Illini a 13-point halftime lead.
In the second half, the Fighting Illini continued to pour it on offensively against the Badgers—as center Kofi Cockburn slammed home eight dunks in the team’s 15-point victory.
Final Score: Illinois 75, Wisconsin 60.
After posting 23 points and 14 rebounds against the University of Wisconsin on Saturday, center Kofi Cockburn now leads the NCAA with 13 double-doubles on the season.
Chicago Crusader Players of The Game:
Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois, finished with 21 points, 12 assists, and 12 rebounds for his first ever triple-double of his collegiate career.
Kofi Cockburn, Illinois, finished with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 dunks. Cockburn notched his 13th double-double of the season.
Joseph Phillips is the Sports Editor for the Chicago Crusader Newspaper. He is a Chicago native, who has been a sports writer for over 17 years. He also hosts the SC Media News and Sports Network Q&A radio show on WHPK 88.5 FM Chicago. He can be reached at [email protected].
Joseph Phillips is the Sports Editor for the Chicago Crusader Newspaper. He is a Chicago native, who has been a sports writer for over 17 years. He also hosts the SC Media News and Sports Network Q&A radio show on WHPK 88.5 FM Chicago.
