The Home Slide Continues
January 6, 2008 8:00 PM
Illini start 0-2 in Big Ten play
Illinois' third consecutive home loss came against Penn St Sunday afternoon 68-64. The Illini were out-rebounded by the Nitany Lions 49-24. The lone bright spot for the Illini was freshman Demetri McCamey who had a career-high 18 points and single-handedly gave the team a chance at victory. Recap. Game thread.
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Bruce Weber makes a point with official Tim Higgins.
Demetri McCamey scores two of his team-high 18 points.
Calvin Brock reacts after connecting on a three pointer and getting fouled on the shot. Brock made both free throws to pull the Illini within 2, 54-56.
Former Illini Sergio McClain tries to pump up the Illini crowd.
Demetri McCamey connects on a three pointer with 27 seconds left, to bring Illinois within 3, 61-64.
Demetri McCamey lines up for a second three pointer, nailing it with 11 seconds left to make the score 64-65 Penn State.
Demetri McCamey's last second attemp comes up short.
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