Game Thread: Illinois at Indiana
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One of the better 20 minute halves we’ve played this season from an effort standpoint. Some fouls / loose balls haven’t gone our way, but we’re +5 on shot attempts and leading by 3 despite shooting worse from the field than Indiana. That’s usually a recipe for success. Ty Rodgers has grown up unbelievably well. He was borderline unplayable in November, and now we’re comfortable going to him ISO in a late shot clock scenario. He does everything for us on both ends of the floor. He should start the 2nd half.
WTB 2nd half made layups.
Great resilience by the team after an absolutely inexcusable technical call that cancelled out a spectacular play and stole all the momentum. Where is the accountability for these referees?
I’ll take that half with or without TSJ
Race Thompson shoved Rodgers on that last rebound - of course no call. Rodgers was going to get it. Obvious shove. Gave IU two more points just like the damn T
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
I know a small fraction of what RJ is feeling. I blew some layups just this morning.
He needs a breakaway dunk.
He needs a breakaway dunk.
RJ has 3 rebounds tied with Ty
GallopingGhost
- Denver, CO
Let’s count how much we SHOULD be up by:
1. BS technical (2)
2. 3 missed layups (6)
3. Blantant missed foul on Sencire (let’s be honest, 0-1)
4. Missed call on Ty’s should have been rebound (2)
So all in all a missed 10 pts but I guess I’ll take up 3 in a hostile road environment.
1. BS technical (2)
2. 3 missed layups (6)
3. Blantant missed foul on Sencire (let’s be honest, 0-1)
4. Missed call on Ty’s should have been rebound (2)
So all in all a missed 10 pts but I guess I’ll take up 3 in a hostile road environment.
Hope you're feeling better!
Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
RJ's defense has been solid as well.
GallopingGhost
- Denver, CO
Race hit Ty’s hand to poke the ball away. Not an egregious miss
Here's my take on technicals and I don't know if it's right or wrong or if this is what happened there. My guess is that there was a lot of talking back and forth (we couldn't see it on TV or heard what's being said), the referee told them both to cool it or else he'll ring them up and while not warranted from what we saw on TV...might have just been the final straw.
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
You know, when I heard Shannon was out, I wasn't super concerned. I'm not so in love with his half court offense and I think we've seen good half court offense so far without him. I love him on D and in transition.
Don't get me wrong, I don't want him gone or anything. This team is just deep with different skills.
Don't get me wrong, I don't want him gone or anything. This team is just deep with different skills.
If we could get some foul calls and make some lay ups, the game would be well in hand. Stoked that we have the lead. Have to keep up the intensity.
Adrenaline rush.
He was pushed over from behind by Thompson. Didn't have much of a chance.
Made some adjustments on defense … Good to see
I believe two of them were rebounding his own missed layups
sacraig
- The desert
He had one. But missed it when he tried to lay it in.
Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
Hawkins and Dainja with 2 fouls each. UI 7 fouls, IU 5, but the difference maker is IU FT's 5-6 (that includes the 2 for the Tech), UI 2-2.
They were, and he did not get a body on anyone and gave up an offensive board to IU that lead to 2 a couple plays later.
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