Illinois Basketball Breaks Series Road Record in Win Over Michigan

Posted by author March 5, 2025 Basketball

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When Illinois (19-11, 11-8 Big Ten) went into Ann Arbor on Sunday and knocked off then-No. 15 Michigan by a score of 93-73, not only did the Illini boost their stock heading into the NCAA Tournament while sending a message to the country, they also broke a program record.

The win at the Crisler Center gave Illinois its fifth straight road win against Michigan, which now stands as the longest streak in the 106-year history of the matchup.

In honor of the Illini’s road excellence over the Wolverines, let’s take a quick look back at each of those five road wins:

Jan. 25, 2020

Ayo Dosunmu led the way with 27 points on 11-for-18 shooting and seven rebounds, while Andres Feliz added 15 points and seven boards of his own off the bench as the Illini won a 64-62 nail-biter.

🔶 6 straight wins
🔶 3 straight #Roadkills
🔶 Season sweep of Michigan
🔶 First Place in B1G Standings

🎥 These #Illini keep finding ways to win! pic.twitter.com/AR5u9STaGE

— Illinois Men’s Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 25, 2020

March 2, 2021

Illinois steamrolled Michigan by a score of 76-53 in front of a crowd of just 94 due to COVID restrictions, led by 22 points from Trent Frazier and 17 points and six rebounds off the bench from Andre Curbelo.

All CA$H from @_Trentfrazier1 at the Crisler Center #Illini | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/EyO7TmpNPu

— Illinois Men’s Basketball (@IlliniMBB) March 5, 2021

Feb. 27, 2022

Guard Alfonso Plummer and big man Kofi Cockburn combined for 53 points on an uber-efficient showing from the field, as the pair went 19-for-27 to lead the Illini to a 93-85 win.

📊 5th Straight W against Michigan

👑 Kofi 27 pts / 7 reb / 2 stl
Plummer 26 (6 3PT)
Trent 17 pts (3-3 3PT) / 3 ast
Belo 12 pts / 3 ast / 3 reb
Coleman 6 pts / 4 reb / 1 stl
Jake 3 pts / 4 ast
Da’Monte 2 pts / 3 reb#Illini | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/m1eUA991Pa

— Illinois Men’s Basketball (@IlliniMBB) February 27, 2022

Jan. 18, 2024

Illinois took down Michigan 88-73 behind a career showing from Coleman Hawkins, as the stretch big went for 21 points (three triples), grabbed 10 rebounds and had an impressive six steals.

Highlights of No. 14 Illinois’ 88-73 road win at Michigan#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/pQ2d8Ed4Uk

— Illinois Men’s Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 19, 2024

March 2, 2025

The Illini cruised to a 93-73 victory over the Wolverines behind a well-balanced attack, including 19 points and 11 rebounds from Tre White, 17 points and nine rebounds from Kylan Boswell and another 17 points from Kasparas Jakucionis.

Leading by example.

With his second double-double of the season, @TreWhite19 posted a team-high 19 points along with 11 rebounds. pic.twitter.com/A9ZKT6D6Da

— Illinois Men’s Basketball (@IlliniMBB) March 3, 2025