Michigan shuts down Illinois in Big Ten opener, 78-68

**Admin** Thu Dec 31, 2015 1:33 am

Junior forward Mark Donnal came through with 26 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks -- all career highs -- to lead the Michigan Wolverines over the Illinois Fighting Illini, 78-68, to open Big Ten play for both teams.

Caris LeVert added 22 points, including the first nine, and tied a career best with 10 assists for Michigan (11-3), who have now won five games in a row.

The Wolverines will return home to Ann Arbor to host Penn State this Saturday at noon.

OTHER SCORES
MEN'S BASKETBALL
- Virginia 71, OAKLAND 58
- Vanderbilt 86, WESTERN MICHIGAN 61

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
- OAKLAND 74, Vermont 68
- EASTERN MICHIGAN 85, DETROIT 68
- WESTERN MICHIGAN 73, Ferris State 41