David Mirkovic pushed through a painful ankle injury to help Illinois topple Purdue 88-82, and his postgame reaction was just as intense as his play. He admitted he couldn’t bear the thought of missing out on the upset, saying, “If we lost today and I wasn’t playing, I would kill myself probably.” While his words were extreme, it’s clear how much this game meant to him and the team. The energy in the arena and Mirkovic’s drive fueled the Illini to a huge win. What do you think about athletes playing through injuries for their teams? #Sports #IllinoisBasketball #BigTen