Illinois 91, Wisconsin 83 Postgame

[hoopsfan47]

Amazing game by MD who is likely the most unathletic, slow footed, slowest Illini to ever perform in the uniform...and maybe the smartest and most offensively skilled. That fadeaway jumper is extremely difficult to perfect, as he did tonight, against B1G defenders. Just think about it...how many others in college basketball use it so much and make that shot even close to his efficiency? My hat goes off with a deep bow to a terrific player.

TSJr. with another average performance...for a First Team All-American.....career game for most others.

Most importantly, this team might be coming to terms with being tough and performing at a high level with all the chips on the table. Every Day Guys becoming mentally focused and tough in crunch time.

Finally, many good things happening as the Illini head for a huge showdown with the Boilers. Expect every Assembly Hall seat to be filled with a body wearing orange, Go Illini!!!

 

[illini80]

I’ve said it a couple times now. Domask isn’t our best athlete or best player. But imo he’s been our most valuable player. Leads the team in points, rebounds, and assists. How did this guy spend 4 years in the Valley??

 

[illinibball4life]

This is the best team we have had since 05. Final 4 very possible because this team easily scores 80 per game. So many weapons, Oh..and BU can really recruit and coach!

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1764022498272661973

 

[texillwek]

View attachment 31697
Kohl entry on wiki

It will now live forever in the internet archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20240302201940/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohl_Center

 

[TheodoreRex]

MASSIVE win! I think that solidifies a 4-5 seed. Win one more and guarantee a 4 see with the chance of a 3 seed. Can't help but still feel frustrated by that PSU loss.
5-5 in quad 1 games now. Let's get 2 more and be 7-5!!!

 

[Orangetool]

If the Illini can hit the ground running at tourney time, stay healthy, stay hot and get lucky, we can win it all.

All of it.

 

[Butters]

Good time to have our biggest win of the year! Takes a lot of pressure off of these last 2 I would think as well (at least from a fan perspective).

 

[LvilleILL]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1764022498272661973

This was our best performance of the season. Answered every single punch by Wiscy

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1764022498272661973

Love it ...

 

[Icy veins]

I'm glad the refs went to the monitor and RIGHTFULLY took away the Technical on Hawkins. That could have pivoted the game (4 fouls on Hawkins, give Wisky a lead).

Was it ever called on the floor?

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Having both TSJ and Marcus is such a cheat code. Other than Edey, in the conference, we have arguably the most versatile half-court offensive player in Marcus and inarguably the best player in transition in TSJ. Couple that with a bunch of guys that can get baskets and it's just so hard to stop us offensively.

 

[Emerson Bigguns]

Tyler Wahl did everything a single person could do to stop Marcus. Wasn’t enough.
What can you say about that kid, except I’m glad he’s on our team.

The guys turned up the intensity in the last 9 minutes & got out with a win… again.

This team is so much more fun to watch than I ever expected.

 

[hiberto]

View attachment 31697
Kohl entry on wiki

top of wiki also says "State Farm Center North"

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1764023225673998415

 

[illiniguy24]

Can you imagine where we would be as a fan base if we just closed out the Penn State game? I think we’re all very excited again seeing the team rebound from that, but man, I can only imagine.

 

[CleverHandle1]

I think this victory solidifies a guaranteed 4th seed. Some bracketologists had the Illini as a 5th seed playing 4th seeded Duke.

Win the next two and #3 seed here we come. Win Big Ten tournament? Dare I say a #2 seed?

 

[blackdog]

I think my favorite part about this game was that every time Wisconsin made a move to get the game close Illinois responded and pushed the lead back out again. Really helps keep the crowd to a minimum when you respond right away after a big basket.

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

Did I hear right that we are now the 1st team to win 4 straight at Kohl?

yup

 

[FreshlySqueezed]

I find it entertaining how many people on here dismiss our 2021 team. That team was incredibly well balanced.

 

[BWBW]

This was our best performance of the season. Answered every single punch by Wiscy

Now is the time to start stacking best performances.

 

[Ryllini]

 

[madillini4]

This Illini fan in milwaukee is dancin in the steeets

 

[eas23]

Was it ever called on the floor?

Yes, it was very clear on replay.

 

[TheFlyingIllini1317]

I think my favorite part about this game was that every time Wisconsin made a move to get the game close Illinois responded and pushed the lead back out again. Really helps keep the crowd to a minimum when you respond right away after a big basket.

Absolutely, this game was a joy. Love this team!