Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Illinois Fighting Illini - News - November 30, 2021

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Blake Wesley - Thrives off bench in lossWesley ended Monday's 82-72 loss to Illinois with 24 points (9-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal across 25 minutes.

ImpactWesley was Notre Dame's leading scorer in this one, and he has been on fire of late since he's scored in double digits in each of his last three contests. The freshman is scoring 13.0 points per game over his first six NCAA games.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Dane Goodwin - Goes for 15 points in lossGoodwin provided 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Monday's 82-72 loss to Illinois.

ImpactGoodwin has scored in double digits in every game so far and has reached the 15-point plateau in all but two, including the last three. Therefore, his role as one of Notre Dame's main scoring weapons is all but safe going forward.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Da'Monte Williams - Plays through illness in victoryWilliams had four points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 35 minutes during Monday's 82-72 victory over Notre Dame.

ImpactWilliams is often overlooked as the fifth-year senior and glue guy, but his contributions Monday were especially impressive given the circumstances. According to Christian Jones of the Daily Illini, Williams was one of the many Illinois players dealing with flu-like symptoms and was even spotted throwing up at halftime. While several other players were forced to sit out, Williams gutted it out, playing the second-most minutes on the team and helping Illinois improve to 5-2 on the season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Trent Frazier - Logs 32 minutes in returnFrazier accumulated seven points (3-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds, six assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 82-72 victory over Notre Dame.

ImpactFrazier missed the team's last game with a knee injury, and while he didn't start this contest, he logged more minutes that several Illini starters. His scoring this season has been wildly inconsistent, as he put up 23 points against Marquette on Nov. 15, but followed that up with back-to-back scoreless efforts. When Andre Curbelo returns, he and Kofi Cockburn should dominate the usage, which could limit Frazier's shot opportunities on a relatively deep roster. Still, the minutes totals should remain high due to the veteran's key contributions on the defensive end.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Kofi Cockburn - Productive against Notre DameCockburn closed Monday's 82-72 victory over Notre Dame with 28 points (11-16 FG, 6-9 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 32 minutes.

ImpactCockburn was unable to post his third consecutive double-double in Monday's win, but he led the Fighting Illini in scoring and rebounds. The junior hasn't missed a beat following his three-game suspension, and he should remain heavily involved for Illinois.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Cockburn, Plummer lead Illinois past Notre Dame 82-72

Kofi Cockburn scored 28 points, Alfonso Plummer added 21 and Illinois defeated Notre Dame 82-72 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge

NOVEMBER 30, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jacob Grandison - Returns and hits three threesGrandison (illness) finished with nine points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists during Monday's win over Notre Dame.

ImpactGrandison returned from an absence in Illinois' most recent game and provided a spark from deep off the bench. Grandison's three threes marked a new season high, and the guard has now reached the nine-point mark in four games this year.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021•ROTOWIRE

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Cockburn, Plummer lead Illinois past Notre Dame 82-72