Game Thread: Illinois at Tennessee

[Illini in Indiana]

over, still positive on this team and the year

 

[abchew2]

Not Domask day. I’m not worried about him

 

[Cook]

OMFG, that's a charge

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

Why did the ref wait for 5 seconds before making the call?

He was gonna let it go if it went in. Which is terrible officiating

 

[LouHenson]

Zebras have had a good handle on this game for awhile

 

[dbeverly26]

Shannon has to at least touch the ball on some of these possessions

 

[CHILI1992]

Hawkins for 3!!! Why not

 

[punchabove33]

over, still positive on this team and the year

Last year we lose this by 30…

 

[aaeismacgychel]

This reffing crew is doing so awful it's like they're auditioning for B10 contracts right now. Good lord.

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Last year we lose this by 30…

That doesn't make me feel better, but you are correct.

 

[LouHenson]

Last year we lose this by 30…

100% on the money here. This game was house money UT is good no shame in this lose at all.

 

[Illinifan33]

Good ole hometown officiating. Can’t even get calls after reviewing them.

 

[JAbada]

Not really too upset about this one. The FAU and Rutgers wins were nice.

Let's see what we can learn from this moving forward. That's why you schedule and play these types of games. I think we'll be alright.

It's just hard to watch a team that you know is so much better than they are playing. But it's a road game. They haven't played badly although the rebounds have been a problem. And not taking care of the ball. But im a die hard fan.. even though I moved to Indiana. Lol

 

[skyIdub]

If you still doubt UT's defense, not sure what to tell you.

 

[JSpence]

Got outscored and beat today (still within miracle range, though). Stars cold, fouls brutal, but both teams underrated.

 

[PopChampaign]

refs didn't lose this, coaching and preparation did, if my memory is right, is this the first early morning game? idk, either way, super disappointed in our team today. They locked up our top scorers and if other teams can shut shannon down... well... not sure we will fare well. Farewell.

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

If you still doubt UT's defense, not sure what to tell you.

Some people won't listen. The sole focus will be in the refs.

 

[Fighting I 95]

Damn, we should have been bulldozing for blocking fouls all game. Hashtag sarcastic f-em.

If only shannon got those calls

 

[abchew2]

Maybe beat the spread at least

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Well Vescovi fouled out. Another 18 fouls by Tennessee we may win this

 

[PopChampaign]

they had a gameplan to not let terrance drive and if he did, contest hard and/or foul him and it worked

 

[illinifreak30]

BEAT THE SPREAD!

 

[HailtotheChief]

I wanna crazy come back and I dont have a bet but these refs don't help Tennessee fans that laid points win their bets!
I want a come back but I am still very encouraged. Better FT shooting,, Quincy getting healed, and Ty playing better.
This will make us better in March and going forward playing on the road vs in a tough environment.

 

[illinipimp]

They run a different offense than we do. They went on their run when Knecht started going iso.

Gee I guess you’re right. Point guards are meaningless anymore at the college level. Who needs em.

 

[azillini1]

Marcus with a really rough day. He is now shooting about 22% from 3 for the season which compares to 35% last year and the year before. True, he is playing in a much more competitive league