Game Thread: Illinois vs Iowa State

[IlliniKat91]

Tj couldn't throw it in the ocean right now I have no idea what happened.

Tired?

 

[PopChampaign]

Simple as that

Here’s to hoping halftime adjustments are in our favor

 

[Illiniam1984]

We aren’t hitting our FT’s. That’s why Iowa State is still in this. Got to regroup.

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

Amazing first half so far. Hit FTs, and we’re up close to 20. I have no doubt we’ll score enough, so keep up the defensive effort, boys!!

 

[Punesguy]

While we are playing solid defensively, between poor shot selection and horrific free throw shooting we should be up 20!!! Let’s put our foot on their throats!!!

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Tj couldn't throw it in the ocean right now I have no idea what happened.

He's played balls to the wall since the jump. Not sure if he's taken a rest?

 

[IllinistrandedinHouston]

Iowa State Loyalty Board at 50 messages! This board also winning big!

 

[jumpingjack]

this is the worst free-throw shooing game we have had in 2024 so far. I think we will settle down and in the 2nd half shot 85% + at the line.

Let's settle down, shall we?
The defensive effort across the board has been the best in months. That's going to show in the legs.

 

[GallopingGhost]

Lock in. No more points for them before half

 

[IlliniKat91]

Iowa State Loyalty Board at 50 messages! This board also winning big!

They only have 50 messages? Jesus. Are they a football school?

 

[so illini]

this is the worst free-throw shooing game we have had in 2024 so far. I think we will settle down and in the 2nd half shot 85% + at the line.

Yet we are still ahead by 10

 

[GallopingGhost]

Iowa State Loyalty Board at 50 messages! This board also winning big!

Maybe they’re all at the game

 

[Flyin' Illini]

He's played balls to the wall since the jump. Not sure if he's taken a rest?

I would give him a rest this last 90 seconds to prevent him from picking up his second foul, but that's probably why I'm not a coach

 

[FromTheLogo]

Could be a 16 point lead, but all things considered (FTs included) I'll take a 10 point lead.

 

[skyIdub]

TSJ is not tired. Lmao.

 

[KCBassin]

Just need the free throws to fall in the second half

 

[One Man Fast Break]

If Illinois loses this, those missed free throws in the first half are going to be a big part of the narrative unfortunately.

 

[Jimbo]

A 10+ point halftime lead would be ok, but it feels like it should be more.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Oh no. 2 on TSJ

 

[illini510]

Shannon's 3's are continually coming up short. I wonder if he is tired?

 

[Illiniam1984]

It's the HackaIllini strategy...seems effective so far...

If they keep doing that, eventually they will start fouling out and will have to go to their bench. Just keep drawing fouls.

 

[IlliniKat91]

With only a minute left in the half, eh

 

[BBlock24]

The last few 3s by TSJ have been short. Tired legs.

 

[FloridaMan]

Why are we settling for threes up 10? Come on fellas.

 

[FoundersClub]

We’re doing all we can to keep them in the game.

Frustrating.