Morez Johnson Jr. scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 10 Illinois 84-70, securing the Big Ten regular-season title. Johnson, booed by Illinois fans, was pivotal in the victory, which marked Michigan’s first outright conference title since 2014. Keaton Wagler led Illinois with 23 points, but the team struggled with their 3-point shooting, finishing 9 of 29. Michigan will face Iowa next, while Illinois hosts Oregon.
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