Game Thread: Illinois vs Iowa State

[skyIdub]

Unfortunately we’re playing this game at there pace.We’re not pushing the ball or the pace of the game.

Wut?

 

[ChiefGritty]

I don't care what the score is, I don't care what the time left on the clock is, there will not be a circumstance in the second half where ISU is dead

These guys are going to keep sniveling their way back

 

[NorthShoreIllini]

Alright great half. Obviously make a FING FT. Gotta keep that intensity up!!

 

[PNWIllini]

Lets get focused at the half and run this out

 

[LoveLovie]

Great half! Make your free throws…. Let’s gooooo

 

[FloridaMan]

Well, a lot of good, but I've never seen us wear out like that. Fortunately, we are a second half team so gotta feel good about where we are.

 

[cs04]

Time for second-half Illini

 

[Retro62]

Ugh…glad we’re up, but it should be a lot more

 

[Flyin' Illini]

Not a perfect half, but if you would have told us before the game that we would be up 10 at halftime, every single one of us would have taken that.

 

[Champaign88]

Man, another half like that and we will be fine. Make free throws, take care of the ball, make free throws, attack the basket, make free throws, keep passing out of the trap, and make free throws.

 

[Orange Wave]

At least it’s not just us on this board complaining about our free throw shooting.

 

[azillini1]

Applaud everything about our play except FT's

 

[Chillinini]

Missing open looks now, not good. Thank goodness for half time.

 

[TheChief4Life]

I’ll take ten. We’re on pace for 72, which is what the goal was.

Could be better. But absolutely could have been waaaaay worse.

 

[jumpingjack]

That was also a very obvious arm bar in the back

Oh I agree, but he knew how to get the call. That's a vet move.

 

[madcrazeeballa]

Great start to the game. We cooled off from 3 as the half went on. Honestly pretty happy we are up, but it feels like it should be a 15+ point lead. We will need to make FTs in the second half to close this out, they’ll adjust at halftime and I’m sure it’ll stay close

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

One more half till the Elite Eight. This game has been ugly, but at least we aren't the ugliest ones out there.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Ok, up by 10 at the half you will take that every day. Play 20 more minutes with the same effort we showed in the 1st half and continue the dream. Great Great effort. Now close them the hell out.

 

[skyIdub]

I don't care what the score is, I don't care what the time left on the clock is, there will not be a circumstance in the second half where ISU is dead

These guys are going to keep sniveling their way back

I mean...they only reason they aren't down 18 is our terrible FT shooting. They would be walking dead.

 

[Doogie94]

Coleman is playing like a PRO.

He is doing everything right.

Showing poise, and he is NOT whining!!!

Edit: Oh, and he drew a beautiful charge. Worst missed charge I've seen in a long time.

 

[Starrynova]

Keep up the intensity and make free throws in the second half and we got this.

 

[FoundersClub]

Well, a lot of good, but I've never seen us wear out like that. Fortunately, we are a second half team so gotta feel good about where we are.

Love the 10 point lead, but this is my chief second half concern.

Worry that our legs are dead.

 

[Wazababybrucedouglaskid]

Never been so flustered with a 10 point lead in the sweet 16! We could be up 20 easily! If State scores 26 this half they are done!!!

 

[PopChampaign]

Safe to say our offense is elite. Too many weapons to account for, I don’t care how good they say your defense is

 

[Bigtex]

Illinois pursuit of rebounds is the biggest story here.

Lot of good in first half
Defense
Did a good job against the double teams
Rebounds
Assists / ball movement at times

Couple things to clean up
Free throws
Settling for 3s