X'ed Out
Posted by Dan O'Brien on January 1, 2007 4:06 PM
Illinois returned from the holiday break and got roundly beat by Xavier Friday night in Cincinnati. It was the Illini's worse game of the season. The final score (65-59) was not indicative of the competitiveness of the game. Xavier had a 52-40 lead with 3:00 to go when Jamar Smith went on a 3-pt scoring run to close the margin to 6. Illinois opens Big Ten play Wednesday night at Michigan. Recap. Tupper. Thread.
More pictures from the U.S. Bank Arena after the jump!
Warren Carter launches a 1st half shot.
Calvin Brock negotiates a double-team.
The Xavier Musketeer, Blue Blob, and cheerleaders entertain.
Brian Randle probably picked up a charge on this play.
One of Jamar Smith's 3s during his late-game scoring barrage.
