Iowa 96, Illinois 87

Illinois' first and only game in the #B1GTourney ended up a microcosm of its season -- a season that is finished before March even starts. More on the #Illini from beat writer @srrichey: https://t.co/rS7nd1kxu9 pic.twitter.com/ROuQQbKe5g

— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) March 1, 2018

RAPID RECAP: Iowa 96, #illini 87
For first time since 1946, Illinois will not play basketball in March

What happened, what it means, what's nexthttps://t.co/lm6ucMk4Xo pic.twitter.com/DmX8DgF5Os

— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 1, 2018

Mercifully, Illinois' season is about to come to an end. Incredibly maddening. Now the real work begins for Underwood's staff. Can it actually secure a sure-fire banger?

— Brad Evans (@YahooNoise) March 1, 2018

Disappointing season comes to an end for the #Illini. Time for the most important part... The offseason. Two spots open. Should be more than that in a few weeks. This roster needs a bit of a makeover before Year 2. Underwood will be aggressive after missing his first tourney.

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) March 1, 2018

RIP Illinois Revenue Sports 2017-18 pic.twitter.com/pynTJuyiw2

— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) March 1, 2018