Game Thread: Illinois vs Loyola Chicago

[JAbada]

TAKE CARE OF THE BALL!! DANG!!

 

[Deleted member 11228]

Another travel not called on Krutwig.

 

[Deleted member 11228]

Good end to the half.

 

[CDRUSN]

Where has that alley oop been all game?

 

[the juiceman cometh]

Good to get it under ten at the half. There is hope yet

 

[BBlock24]

Alright. Single digits at half.

 

[Pikeillinifan]

I guess a nine point deficit is all we can ask for at this point.

 

[WeWillWhen]

More of that in 2nd half please

 

[TheChief4Life]

Hey, a good finish. That’s the momentum we needed.

 

[Thaillini22]

Ayo man, he is out of sorts

 

[Chitownkid]

You're about 5 pages too late

Well I mean they’re a defensive team that play defense with their hands and had four fouls that half. Think that’s being called correctly?

 

[SuperMetroid]

Hopefully we have finally woken up

 

[thehass]

Outworked, outplayed, and out coached so far.

Other than that we have done well.

 

[chrisRunner7]

I hope that final minute will be a preview of the second half. Underwood about to light a fire under these guys, hopefully.

 

[Jguede]

They aren’t calling fouls. Dont blame the refs just play more physical

Actually no they're not.

 

[LIfan]

I guess a nine point deficit is all we can ask for at this point.

Should be a 20-25 point deficit....

 

[spillini]

Down 9 is a gift considering how bad that half was. We can do it.

 

[Yossarian]

Incredibly lucky to be within 10. Still very much a game if the body snatchers don't show up for the 2nd half. BU should have a few things to say.

 

[Icy veins]

Let's pray for a Northwestern game 1 type of second half

 

[Deleted member 747756]

Our other guys need to step up. Kofi and Ayo doubled everytime

 

[Illinifan533]

Well, for past reference the last time Loyola played a Big Ten team in the tournament...
They led Michigan 29-22 at halftime in the Final Four game in 2018. They lost 69-57.

 

[FromTheLogo]

They know Ayo can't go left

They are doubling him, and his blind side. "Making someone else beat them."

 

[LoveLovie]

Good answer at the end

 

[Deleted member 747802]

Well, time to see what Underwood and team are made of. Played like absolute dog crap and still only 9 down. Defense and mindset must change big time to have any chance. Time to toughen up and start dictating not being dictated to.

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Okay, lead is at least only single digits.

Now it's time for Brad to make some changes. We can't sag on their post players when they're at the top of the key because even though they aren't going to shoot, they are initiating the offense and clearing out a ton of space for their shooters.