Game Thread: Illinois at Oregon

[DB11Headband]

Dra is an NBA-level athlete

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[Idea Gardener]

Oregon needs to slow this down. Which will just help our big 3 in the second half. Here’s to hoping they don’t find a solution to this.

Hard to find a solution to smothering defense and relentless aggression.

 

[LoveLovie]

Hummer has had some stops, at least one breakdown, but the three just isn’t there still

 

[sacraig]

I actually lol’d at that Morez pick/foul

I also lol'ed at that Ivisic tack... pick.

 

[Illini8420]

Refs are doing whatever they can to keep it close

 

[DeeIL89]

And there he goes to the bench

Probably because of that foul he committed. DGL is too trigger happy with the fouls, something he needs to limit. I think that was Brad's way of saying that.

 

[Rap47]

JAKE DAVIS AND DGL having a monster half. I don't think Oregon wants to try to run with us... This thing could break open quick.. already up 11.. lets push it to 15...

See how much better it feels to make a positive post

 

[Iamgroot]

DGL is having a game.

I can't think of a player who deserves it more fr.kid has heart fr

 

[DevILLDawg]

I've got a fever! And the only cure is more Jake Davis!

 

[NashvILLe05]

Hope these fouls don’t bite us in the 2nd half.

 

[CDRUSN]

Maybe sometime this season Will Riley shows why he was a 5 star recruit. Not seeing it much so far, but I'm hoping he settles in and gives us another elite scorer and good defender. I wish him nothing but the best.

 

[illinifan1987]

Just caught up to live TV. Ben has had some nice plays but still can't hit any 3's.

 

[SkyysNotFalling]

People forget Dra was a highly sought after recruit and got buckets before coming to U of I. This shouldn’t surprise anyone next man up

 

[NASchamp]

Refs are really calling stuff on the screens. Can’t have anymore of those off-ball fouls. Already in some foul trouble as it is.

 

[NoRival]

Oregon is #9 in the country and has like 4,000 fans at the game.

I guess their fanbase is still sulking from O$U showing them what life is really like in the B1G.

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

Now we just need to stop shooting “MTV Rock n Jock” 10-pointers and we’ll be good.

 

[Iamgroot]

Hummer has had some stops, at least one breakdown, but the three just isn’t there still

Did he or did the opponent just miss shots?

 

[chief]

I like the development of depth!

 

[TheodoreRex]

Anyone else feel like we should somehow be up 15-20 against #9 Oregon at their place? We've been so close to breaking it open a few times- then we either force a quick 3 or get a moving screen OR Oregon makes some absurd contested shot or the refs make a stupid call...

Game plan wise, this game is 100% in our favor pace wise and with the shots Oregon is taking (forcing them into a TON of tough mid range shots)

 

[blife]

Keep the 10 point spread into half please

 

[Illini2010-11]

Seeing the lack of fan support in Eugene for a top 10 team (even if it is a break game) makes me appreciate our fanbase even more.

Very good 16 minutes so far. If Illini starters start scoring in 2nd half, this could become a double digit beatdown of a top 10 team on the road!

 

[SkyysNotFalling]

Jake is an elite shooter. Maybe Brad knows how to make up a roster?

 

[Champaign88]

Glad to see people step up with KJ on the bench in foul trouble.

Humrichous and Boswell need to cool it on the contested early 3’s.

 

[DeeIL89]

In the broadcast of the Chicago State game, Trent Meacham mentioned that most of DGL attempted offense this season has been 64% beyond the arc and that he would like to see DGL use his athletic talent to attack and drive to the rim more. Boy, are we seeing that tonight.

 

[SescIllini]

Oregon doesn't seem to have the speed and endurance ce to run with Illini. Refs trying there best to keep this close.