Illinois wins Big Ten title behind Terrence Shannon Jr.’s 34 points — and then earns No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament

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Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 34 points on 15-for-17 shooting from the free-throw line, helping 13th-ranked Illinois past Wisconsin 93-87 in Big Ten tournament championship game on Sunday.

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. and head coach Brad Underwood talk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis.

Wisconsin guard AJ Storr reacts after missing a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. A.J. Storr had 24 points and Chucky Hepburn added 20 points for the Badgers , who went 7 for 20 from 3-point range after going 33 for 79 over their first three games.

The Wisconsin fans taunted him often, but he’s not the type of player who can be rattled. He casually and coolly pulled up for a 3-pointer off the break to give Illinois a 41-40 lead with 31 seconds left before halftime, blowing a kiss at the crowd that was heavy with red-clad Badgers fans. Then he stole a careless dribble from Storr on the other end, drove the other way to draw a foul and sink both free throws for a five-point lead.

 

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