Illinois 81, Texas Tech 77 Postgame

[ImGonnaBeILL]

Absolute BS call on that flagrant.

Glad it didn't cost them the game.

Totally unacceptable call after a review. What was the line on the game? The call was that bad you wonder if the refs were/are involved.

 

[PizzaHutParkingLot]

Feels nice to finally win one of these home hyped non-conference matchups

I thought Boswell was gonna be my favorite Illini this year… and Stojakovic is quickly gaining ground

 

[NorthShoreIllini]

That is a huge gutsy win that plays on selection Sunday. Nice to finally protect the farm!! ILL!

 

[SuperMetroid]

Andrej is a dude. Glad we don’t have to see Toppin again. Ref incompetence never ceases to amaze.

 

[NASchamp]

Phew. Great down the stretch. Still plenty to work on overall. Passed our first true test though. Wagler is impressive.

We showed a lot of composure. Love getting this experience.

And Stoya is legit!!

 

[RIP_Chief_2003]

For everyone who thinks that should not have been a flagrant foul:

Intentionally grabbing a player is considered a flagrant foul, likely a Flagrant 1, because it involves unnecessary and excessive contact that is not a legitimate basketball play. The specific call depends on the severity: a Flagrant 1 involves unnecessary contact, while a Flagrant 2 involves brutal or dangerous contact. In either case, the opposing team gets two free throws and possession of the ball.

 

[Oracle21]

Free Throw Attempts:

Illinois - 23
Texas Tech - 4

That’s a homer job. Gotta call it like I see it but we’ll take it.

 

[derrick6]

“He’s not 6’7”
“He doesn’t play defense”
“He’s a weak link”

23 points, 3 steals and 2 blocks

 

[Orangetool]

Insane flagrant on Bam.

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Was that the same ref that called the T on Melendez? Asking for a freind.

 

[NorthShoreIllini]

Ref tried to cover his 3.5 still didn’t get it done. Absolutely should be a suspension for that call. You wanna protect the integrity of the game then show it.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

We're good. Very very very good. Stojakovic was absolutely incredible. His offense was phenomenal but he eon the game late with his defense. Kylan's leadership and defensive effort was phenomenal. Wagler with another exceptional game. What a great great great team win.

 

[ImGonnaBeILL]

Thought it was surprising Z barely saw the court in the 2nd half. Wonder if injury.

Liked the adjustment to put Boswell on Toppin.

Thought the effort on D was good. Toppin just a dude on offense.

 

[DeeAndDWill]

Great win. Still cannot get over that call. That’s a “I had a prop bet on TT free throws” kind of call.

 

[SilverTurbo]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

I’m old enough to remember when Andre Stojakovic was considered “not playable.”

 

[grantlab]

Anyone catch Kylan and Stoj immediately calling a huddle when the buzzer sounded to coach up that last defensive possession?

That’s leadership.

 

[TentakilRex]

Don't understand this sport, but this is good.

Also my pro team would a title with a Stojakovic on the roster.

 

[foby]

Calling it again.....

BAM B1G POTY

Also, feeling us fighting for a #1 seed.

And yes...

 

[Juju]

Obviously I'm happy we won, but that "flagrant" at the end is honestly one of the worst and most bs calls I've seen in a looooong time and those refs need to be given an earful and more over it!! That could've been deadly for us and for NO good reason!

 

[Mobi]

Great win!

 

[Idea Gardener]

Good resilience from the squad

 

[Orangetool]

Pleased to see the defensive adjustment of putting Boswell on Toppin.
Effectively shut him down when we needed the stops.

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

She’s a legend!

 

[Battle89]

That flagrant is the worst call I've ever seen in my life.

Rivals the Melendez rim job