Game Thread: Illinois vs Houston

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2037369224947974243

 

[jumpingjack]

Keaton had something to say after that layup through contact too. If he gets going, Houston can warm up the bus.

 

[nmillini]

Ok kudos to BU. Figured out the baseline cutter is available to drop to on Wagler drive!

He has no adjustments?

 

[NASchamp]

Tugler just tackled Keaton on the rebound?

If Tugler can’t get a rebound he just falls and reaches his arms out and takes anyone nearby with him. Been doing it all game. Never called.

 

[TheodoreRex]

Officiating just awful the last 3 minute stretch.. Ticky tack crap against us after the first half slug fest. But Wagler gets clobbered on an and 1, Kylan gets stiff armed out of bounds, and Mirk got clobbered on a rebound... NOTHING.

 

[Sim]

Excellent job. We're running the sets that diced up VCU early. That's how you break this Houston team down. Great distribution

And if they stop the drives then drive and kick out to Jake or Ben or Wagler.

 

[RML]

wow, a coach that calls timeouts to stop runs

Is that allowed?

 

[HailtotheChief]

Houston has good guards but not uber quick ones...we match up bettrr with andre n otjers on them

 

[Altgeld's Bells]

Tugler just tackled Keaton on the rebound?

How TF does he only have 1 foul? Dirty player!!

 

[AssemblyHallForever]

Good things happen when we drive and dish.

 

[Jimbo]

please be smart now protect the lead

No, extend the lead.

 

[Battle89]

Here I am mad about the refs and the boys have pushed the lead back to 7 lol

The second feeling does not negate the first. But good job Illini!

 

[OrangeBlue98]

I wouldn't say they don't have a comeback in them... Sharp and Flemings could get going

But we've felt like the better team the whole game

Houston also really hasn’t had a period of time where they go clueless offensively. They’ve been getting some looks. If they get one of their ice cold runs, we could be in good shape.

 

[steveinspringfield]

I don’t have any statistics to back up my feelings, but I always feel better when Boswell is on the bench. The Illini seem to go in spurts when he’s sitting.

 

[RIP_Chief_2003]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2037369224947974243

i mean on my TV the Houston fans sound wayyyyyy louder...

 

[azillini1]

We are up to 40% from the field while Houston is at 29%. So far, our defense is really “elite”

 

[pruman91]

drive to the rim like your life depends on it............................

 

[Wazababybrucedouglaskid]

Flemings is gonna ultra aggressive drive now. Only way they can create havoc

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

THAT IS A FOUL ON UZAN. What is going on???

 

[sacraig]

I don't think Wagler touched it AND he got pushed.

 

[IllinoisGrad0609]

Puts his elbow into Keaton's back. No call. OF COURSE.

 

[jumpingjack]

We might be getting that one

 

[NorthShoreIllini]

He f**cling shoved him blow the damn whistle!!!!

 

[Champaign88]

Come on forearm to Keaton right in front of the ref’s face!

 

[Jimbo]

Call that push.