Things weren't looking good for the Michigan men in the Big 10 tournament when they allowed Illinois a 17-4 run (in which the Illini went from down 19-17 to up 34-23) over the final 7:23 of the first half (play-by-play sheet). However, after Illinois had taken a 51-39 lead with 8:35 left in the game, the Wolverines unleased a run of their own, 12-0, to tie the game at 51-all at the 3:31 mark. Michigan gradually pulled away over the final minutes to win, 60-55.