Brad Underwood was 'so impressed' by Mirkovic after he put the Wisconsin loss on himself – and then delivered Sunday against Indiana

Illinois men’s basketball lost back-to-back games for the first time this season, falling in overtime to both Michigan State and Wisconsin. The Illini look to get back in the win column on Sunday when hosting Indiana.

Illinois would like Purdue to upset Michigan on Tuesday, and shrink the margin. When Boswell was healthy, Illinois had a top-25 defense nationally. When he was injured, Illinois was No. 52 in that stretch, per Bart Torvik. Illinois missed him, as Purdue, Michigan State and Wisconsin guards shredded the Illini defense.

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Brad Underwood said he sent 12 plays to the Big Ten following Illinois' overtime loss at Michigan State this past weekend. A dozen plays he wanted clarity on when it came to the fouls called — or not.