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Totals 14 points Thursday Miller logged 14 points (5-12 FG, 4-11 3Pt) and four rebounds over 33 minutes in Thursday's 81-56 win over Northwestern.

Impact Miller has been quite inconsistent early in the season, but he's now posted double-digit scoring totals in each of the past two games. The freshman is averaging 9.3 points and 2.0 rebounds over 25.0 minutes per game this year.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Illini eliminate halftime deficit, romp past Wildcats EVANSTON — The court at Welsh-Ryan Arena may as well had been shaking after Kofi Cockburn raised his hands and slapped them down on the hard...

JANUARY 8, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past Northwestern 81-56 Kofi Cockburn scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half, and No. 12 Illinois rallied to beat Northwestern 81-56 on Thursday night.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past Northwestern 81-56 EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Kofi Cockburn scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half, and No. 12 Illinois rallied to beat Northwestern 81-56 on...

JANUARY 8, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past Northwestern 81-56 Kofi Cockburn scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half, and No. 12 Illinois rallied to beat Northwestern 81-56

JANUARY 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past Northwestern 81-56

Kofi Cockburn scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half, and No. 12 Illinois rallied to beat Northwestern 81-56

JANUARY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Able to return Thursday Williams was able to return to Thursday's win over Northwestern after appearing to suffer an ankle injury in the first half. He finished the game with six points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3PT),...

Impact While it certainly wasn't his most productive performance of the season, it was encouraging to see the forward contribute during the Illini's dominant second half after suffering the injury just before the intermission. Williams is now averaging 7.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists on the campaign.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Appears to suffer ankle injury Williams appeared to suffer an ankle injury during the first half of Thursday's game against Northwestern, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact The injury occurred in the final minutes of the first half and it's yet to be seen if the forward will be able to return to the tilt. Williams has started in each of the Illini's games this season, averaging 7.1 points and 5.6 rebounds.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 7, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Northwestern faces tough test vs No. 12 Illinois

No. 12 Illinois presents a tough challenge for Northwestern

JANUARY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Posts double-double in win Williams logged 12 points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 32 minutes in Saturday's 66-58 win over Purdue.

Impact Williams was unable to generate much production in recent games, but he was dominant against the Boilermakers while recording his second double-double of the year. Through the first 11 games of the season, Williams is averaging 7.1 points and 5.6 rebounds over 26.5 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another double-double Saturday Cockburn tallied 14 points (7-9 FG, 0-6 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks over 29 minutes in Saturday's 66-58 win over Purdue.

Impact Cockburn has been hot recently, posting double-doubles in four of the last five games for the Illini. During that span, he's averaging 20.4 points and 11.2 rebounds over 28.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 against Purdue Dosunmu logged 12 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block over 35 minutes in Saturday's 66-58 win over Purdue.

Impact Dosunmu had put up 30 points in each of the last two games, but he was slightly less productive on the scoreboard Monday. Over the last six games, he's now averaging 23.3 points and 6.0 rebounds over 35.8 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cockburn and Dosunmu lead No. 15 Illinois past Purdue 66-58 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Kofi Cockburn had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Ayo Dosunmu scored 12 and No. 15 Illinois beat Purdue 66-58 on Saturday.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

No. 15 Illinois battles past Purdue 66-58 behind Kofi Cockburn’s 14 points and 10 rebounds Kofi Cockburn had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Ayo Dosunmu scored 12 and No. 15 Illinois beat Purdue 66-58. Da’Monte Williams added 12 points...

JANUARY 3, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Cockburn and Dosunmu lead No. 15 Illinois past Purdue 66-58 Kofi Cockburn had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Ayo Dosunmu scored 12 and No. 15 Illinois beat Purdue 66-58

JANUARY 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Cockburn and Dosunmu lead No. 15 Illinois past Purdue 66-58 Kofi Cockburn had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Ayo Dosunmu scored 12 and No. 15 Illinois beat Purdue 66-58 on Saturday.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Cockburn and Dosunmu lead No. 15 Illinois past Purdue 66-58 Kofi Cockburn had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Ayo Dosunmu scored 12 and No. 15 Illinois beat Purdue 66-58 on Saturday.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Cockburn and Dosunmu lead No. 15 Illinois past Purdue 66-58

Kofi Cockburn had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Ayo Dosunmu scored 12 and No. 15 Illinois beat Purdue 66-58

JANUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Sheds walking boot Serven is moving around without his walking boot but still remains out of action, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Serven looks to be progressing in his rehab but still isn't expected to be available to play anytime soon. As a walk-on player, Serven won't see meaningful minutes even when he is healthy.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue faces tough test vs No. 15 Illinois

No. 15 Illinois presents a tough challenge for Purdue

JANUARY 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Out for season Hutcherson has been ruled out for the 2020-21 season due to a stress fracture in his back, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact The junior guard has been battling the injury since at least mid-October and will miss the entirety of the 2020-21 campaign. Hutcherson will look to get healthy for the start of next season.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Coach Brad Underwood said Friday that Bosmans-Verdonk (foot) has been cleared to play, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact The freshman forward has yet to see game action this season due to the foot injury, but he's now recovered from the injury. Bosmans-Verdonk could make his season debut Saturday against Purdue.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 30 points against Indiana Dosunmu recorded 30 points (11-17 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five assists and two rebounds over 36 minutes in Saturday's 69-60 win over Indiana.

Impact Dosunmu has now put up 30 points in each of the last two games, and he led the Illini in scoring against Indiana on Saturday. The 6-foot-5 guard has seen an increase in production early in the year, averaging 24.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists over 34.5 minutes per game through the first 10 matchups of the season.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in win Cockburn posted 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, two blocks and one assist over 30 minutes in Saturday's 69-60 win over Indiana.

Impact Cockburn has now recorded double-doubles in three of the last four games, and he had a season-high 15 rebounds against the Hoosiers on Saturday. He's now averaging 17.2 points and 9.9 rebounds over 25.8 minutes per game through the first 10 contests of the season.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past Northwestern 81-56

Northwestern faces tough test vs No. 12 Illinois

Cockburn and Dosunmu lead No. 15 Illinois past Purdue 66-58

Purdue faces tough test vs No. 15 Illinois