I’d almost bet Wagler. He looked real gassed.
Illinois 78, Maryland 72 Postgame
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He needs to flop more and sell it, plain and simple. I'm not saying go all Jeremy Fears, yelp, scream, flail, and dive into the ground at the slightest bit of contact, but also yeah, he needs to do that. He's playing tough and playing through contact, and I love it that he does it, I really do. But the refs ain't calling it unless you sell it this season, so you've gotta sell it.
Honestly Kylan & Keaton looked unwell most of game
skyIdub
"I can't tell you. Secret."
I feel like im taking crazy pills, but I really didn't hate the defense today? I wouldn't put it in the hall of fame, but I thought Mills and Coit and Adams hit some tough stuff.
I did dislike the defensive rebounding, especially the first 15 minutes though.
Brad said Wags is dealing with a back issue. 2 guys sick and 1 with a bad back. Grinded it out for a win
The Ivisic's with another 0 fer on 3's.
One of Tomi's shots was about 5 feet short.
Don't know whether to laugh or cry.
One of Tomi's shots was about 5 feet short.
Don't know whether to laugh or cry.
I felt like Maryland didn't miss one two-point attempt. LOL.
Brad said his back has been tighting up
Maryland is likely much closer in quality to our first round opponent than second.So, everyone bottle this feeling up because this is what our second round game could feel like.
Oh and yea we won!!
Aside from giving up a few easy three's, I agree. It seemed Maryland made everything today--and some were very tough shots.
Brad said Andrjej had the flu this week and lost 10 pounds, no doubt wasn't feeling great but at least he went. Hitting those free throws was huge at the end of the game. He also said Keaton had some back issues, nothing serious but it's bothered him a bit.
How much of the difference, if any, is Kylan being back in the lineup? Defenders just don't have to close in on him the same as they do everyone else and that makes it tougher for the other guys to get open looks.
That's a fair statement, but the way Maryland played today at home, they would blow out the #15 seed.
R2 will be about the matchup. It's on a neutral court as well. Yes, though, the R2 opponent will be a lot better than Maryland.
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
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This is exactly the kind of game you could have in a 3-14 type of matchup. While maybe not an artistic masterpiece, good to get that type of win heading into the postseason.
of course Keaton has back issues. Opposing teams ride him like a pack horse.
I get Brad rightfully being ticked at the close game comment.
We've won tons of close games.
We've won tons of close games.
Humble vacation brag - I watched this game from an island off the Costa Verde in Brazil. Waves lapping. Brazilian beer flowing. Wifi good enough to get the idea. There is maybe only one non-familial thing that could give me anxiety today. And that thing is a close game against Maryland.
Been beating this drum for a while now (not that it's anything revelatory) but all you have to do is look at threes - made and allowed.
When we make at least 10 or 11, we're good. As in, any team in the country better bring their A game on those nights to beat us.
But when we don't or when we allow 10 or more, lesser teams will have a puncher's chance. And equal or better teams may beat us.
MD fell short of the magic number tonight and even if they had made 10, still would've lost. But mark my words, if we lose prior to the E8, it'll be because of the scenario described above.
All that said, I agree with everyone who said "a win is a win." No pictures on the team sheet. Just needed to get the dub. And we did.
Onto banner season.
And while I'm on one....
2020 - no banner
2021 - banner
2022- banner
2023- no banner
2024 - banner
2025 - no banner
2026 - do we really think THIS Illinois team will be the first of the 2020s to go consecutive years without raising one?? I don't.
Been beating this drum for a while now (not that it's anything revelatory) but all you have to do is look at threes - made and allowed.
When we make at least 10 or 11, we're good. As in, any team in the country better bring their A game on those nights to beat us.
But when we don't or when we allow 10 or more, lesser teams will have a puncher's chance. And equal or better teams may beat us.
MD fell short of the magic number tonight and even if they had made 10, still would've lost. But mark my words, if we lose prior to the E8, it'll be because of the scenario described above.
All that said, I agree with everyone who said "a win is a win." No pictures on the team sheet. Just needed to get the dub. And we did.
Onto banner season.
And while I'm on one....
2020 - no banner
2021 - banner
2022- banner
2023- no banner
2024 - banner
2025 - no banner
2026 - do we really think THIS Illinois team will be the first of the 2020s to go consecutive years without raising one?? I don't.
Not gonna lie — I’m concerned about the health factor. Timing less than ideal.
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