Purdue had a hard time against Minny at home as well. Won only by 8 so they are tough.
Illinois 105, Minnesota 97 Postgame
Has to be some kind of record in a losing effort, right?
NASchamp
- Atlanta
This team is going to give me a heart attack.
Huge second half efforts from Dain and Harmon though. Domask with some good second half offensive as well down the stretch. Quincy played better tonight too which was good to see.
What’s so unique about this team is how versatile we can be. We can play big with Dain. Play strong and fast with our wings. Have a fast PG off the bench, etc. We can give teams a ton of different looks. That is the key to our success in March.
Lastly. Cam Christie, you have a spot on this team next year if you want it….kid can flat out shoot it. Jeez.
Huge second half efforts from Dain and Harmon though. Domask with some good second half offensive as well down the stretch. Quincy played better tonight too which was good to see.
What’s so unique about this team is how versatile we can be. We can play big with Dain. Play strong and fast with our wings. Have a fast PG off the bench, etc. We can give teams a ton of different looks. That is the key to our success in March.
Lastly. Cam Christie, you have a spot on this team next year if you want it….kid can flat out shoot it. Jeez.
This is going to end tragically but I am enjoying myself.
ginabackes00
CrazedUIFan
Harmon’s D was a big boost.
Minny hit some really tough shots but man, gotta stop somebody at some point. And the DUMB plays at critical moments are maddening.
*299.5
NASchamp
- Atlanta
Me too. I think he needed this. Obviously we did too.
Loyalillini10
- Urbana, IL
Maybe someone has explained it and I just missed it, but I don't understand what has happened. What changed in our defense that teams exploit us on that end of the court now? I enjoy seeing a great offensive game, but I think we were scarier when we were so tough to score on.Yep, I guess I’ll just enjoy the wins and not hold out hope for a return to form for this defense. Let’s just hope our shooting is on at the right time in the NCAA Tournament, because this offense really is something.
This was the last “bad loss” we could get in the regular season. Three GOLDEN opportunities coming up … let’s score our way to a #3 seed!
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
I went to Maryland-NW this evening. 29-24 at the half. I drive home after the game, look at my phone, and the Illini are up 48-45 at half.
lol. As someone noted in the game thread, defense only slightly more stringent than the NBA All-Star Game.
The offense is special. We'll take the W. It will be interesting to see what happens in Madison on Saturday.
lol. As someone noted in the game thread, defense only slightly more stringent than the NBA All-Star Game.
The offense is special. We'll take the W. It will be interesting to see what happens in Madison on Saturday.
Dain coming in to guard the banger down low and Harmon coming in to chase Christie made a big difference. Hawkins did his best but against bigger dudes its asking to much and we need Dain.
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If they did, almost certainly had to be a double OT type of game.
Ahh, that old Samford/Wofford classic. How could we ever forget?
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Our KenPom AdjD is gonna drop like 10 or 15 spots from this one game. Offense should move up, too, though we don't have much higher to go.
But he had two turnovers and fouled a 3pt shooter. He’s out of his league in the B1G!!!
