Illinois 76, Michigan 53

"They can do what they want. I'm not too concerned with it," says Michigan's Hunter Dickinson here defending Illinois' Kofi Cockburn March 2 at Crisler Center.

Michigan's Mike Smith works the ball up court against Illinois' Adam Miller in the first half. University of Michigan takes on University of Illinois at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan on March 2, 2021.

Michigan's Isiah Livers works under Illinois' Kofi Cockburn in the first half.

Michigan's Hunter Dickinson and Illinois' Kofi Cockburn battle for a rebound in the first half.

Michigan's Franz Wagner works the ball upcourt in the first half.

Michigan's Austin Davis pulls down a rebound against Illinois' Jacob Grandison in the first half.

Michigan's Hunter Dickinson works against Illinois' Kofi Cockburn in the first half.

Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. is fouled by Illinois' Jacob Grandison driving to the basket in the first half.

Michigan's Franz Wagner goes up for a shot in the first half.

Michigan's Ei Brooks drives to the basket against Illinois' defense in the first half.

Michigan's Adrien Nunez puts up a shot in the second half.

Michigan's Jace Howard gets a block on Illinois' Kofi Cockburn in the second half.

Michigan's Terrance Williams II gets fouled by Illinois' Tyler Underwood late in the second half.

Michigan's Jace Howard brings the ball up court late in the second half.

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard during the first half.

Michigan's Austin Davis goes against Illinois' Kofi Cockburn in the first half.

Michigan's Mike Smith drives along side Illinois' Kofi Cockburn in the second half.

Michigan's Hunter Dickinson battles with Illinois' Kofi Cockburn under the basket in the second half.

Michigan's Mike Smith passes out of pressure from Illinois' defense in the second half.

Michigan's Hunter Dickinson drives against Illinois' Kofi Cockburn in the second half.

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard picks up a technical foul late in the second half.

Michigan assistant coach Phil Martelli waves off a refs call late in the second half. University of Michigan takes on University of Illinois at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan on March 2, 2021. (The Detroit News / Daniel Mears)

Michigan's Isaiah Livers covers his face with a towel with the other starters on the bench late in the second half.

Illinois' Adam Miller reacts after sinking a three in the second half.

Michigan's Hunter Dickinson walks off the court after losing to Illinois 76-53.

Michigan's Isaiah Livers maks his way onto the court for warm-ups.

Michigan coach Juwan Howard and assistant coach Phil Martelli on the sidelines before the Wolverines take on Illinois at Crisler Center.

Michigan's Franz Wagner warms up before the game against Illinois.

Michigan's Mike Davis dunks, with some help from teammates Austin Davis and Hunter Dickinson, at the end of warmups.

Michigan's Mike Davis dunks, with some help from teammates Austin Davis and Hunter Dickinson, at the end of warmups.

Michigan's Mike Davis dunks, with some help from teammates Austin Davis and Hunter Dickinson, at the end of warmups.