The Illinois Fighting Illini won the Cancun Challenge on Wednesday night.  Sam Maniscalco hit a clutch three-pointer late and finished with 14 points to lead the Illini in a 63-59 victory over Illinois State on Wednesday night in Cancun.  D.J. Richardson added 13 points and Brandon Paul had 12 for the Illini, who improved to 5-and-0 on the season.  The Illini return to the states on Sunday to host Chicago State in Champaign.  Meanwhile, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish return to South Bend on Sunday to host Bryant University.