Illini’swoes continue

Richardson, who led the Illini with 19 points. “We made some stupid fouls in the first half, but the refs were also calling fouls our way, and we have to do a better job of attacking the basket.”

Illinois freshman Tracy Abrams left the game briefly early in the second half when he injured his right wrist. Abrams had the wrist taped and went back into the game about two minutes later.

He was able to stay in the game and finished with eight points and two assists.

“I hurt it a few games ago, and it isn’t a big deal,” Abrams said. “I fell on it and someone stepped on it, but I’m fine.”