Illinois’ Andre Curbelo defends against Indiana’s Rob Phinisee in Friday’s quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Just like that, No. 1 seed Illinois’ Big Ten tournament experience is over.
To the NCAA Tournament the Illini go.
No. 9 seed Indiana won 65-63 as the Illini dissolved in an ocean of missed shots and turnovers. It was a terrible day at the office for the Illini offense, with no one other than Kofi Cockburn — who was magnificent with 23 points — and Coleman Hawkins (18) doing anything to distinguish himself.
The Illini (22-9) shot an abysmal 35.2% from two-point range. Take out Cockburn’s 8-for-13 and it was an astonishing 19% from inside the three-point line. Andre Curbelo missed a layup attempt for a go-ahead bucket in the final seconds, and it was bitterly fitting.
The Hoosiers (20-12) came in on the Big Dance bubble and by now have certainly made their way in. They’ll face Iowa or Wisconsin in a Saturday semifinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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