Game Thread: Illinois vs Iowa State

[so illini]

Great pass Domask

 

[cs04]

Loving DGL’s defensive energy

 

[GallopingGhost]

Holy crap they are slogging this up. I would prefer more points

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Cyclons thought we'd just let them score. Looks like they haven't scouted our defense at all. They are settling for such hilariously bad shots.

 

[WeWillWhen]

Defense is FANTASTIC so far.

 

[Illini_Jack]

The shots ISU are taking are TERRIBLE. OMG

 

[AyoDos11]

I know we're winning, but we need to score more points. On pace for 60, which is exactly what ISU wants.

 

[so illini]

Loving it!!

 

[hooraybeer]

defense looking elite so far.

our defense, i mean.

 

[jumpingjack]

This team when the defense is biting...
Me likey.

 

[madillini4]

Ty is just bouncing all over the place, love it

 

[JJE]

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Ty is having a fierce game today. Limiting ISU shot quality and making sure they're 1 and done on the boards

 

[grantlab]

For all of the talk of “Our Offense vs. Their Defense” … it’s been OUR defense winning the day through the first 9 minutes. Incredibly intense on-ball pressure and forcing brutal Iowa State shots

 

[Get yourself a new map]

Perfect start except for a CHEAPIE on Shannon given the contact so far

Exactly!!! Courtney Green - call it tight? Fine, but both ways please!!!

 

[BBlock24]

I can see why ISU’s defense is really good. They force you to take a lot of threes because they make it hard to drive the basket.

 

[PopChampaign]

use this for post for “we’re in good shape”

 

[New Creation]

I didn't think ISU would be playing so tight.. They are playing like they feel the pressure. Our Illini on the other hand are playing quite lose... almost to lose.. but rather have that then too tight.

 

[cs04]

I will give them that running midrange floater all day if they want to keep taking them

 

[SprintingShellyClark]

Ty was made for this type of opponent. Have a game #20!

 

[BuckDitkis]

I know we're winning, but we need to score more points. On pace for 60, which is exactly what ISU wants.

Was just thinking the same. Gotta take advantage of ISU’s terrible shot selection

 

[NarrowJ]

Iowa State looks like they're playing harder not smarter and we're playing smarter AND harder

 

[PopChampaign]

For all of the talk of “Our Offense vs. Their Defense” … it’s been OUR defense winning the day through the first 9 minutes. Incredibly intense on-ball pressure and forcing brutal Iowa State shots

Exactly, honestly, we’ve seen better defenses

 

[SuperMetroid]

Keep extending the lead, they can’t score with us if we don’t hand it to them on turnovers

 

[TheChief4Life]

I’ll be honest… we’ve made some dumb mistakes this game. Far from a “perfect” start to the game. And we’re still up by ten!

Clean it up a little and crease the lead to 30!