Game Thread: Illinois vs Northwestern

[Oracle21]

Rebounds are 26-9.
Not much effort out of NW. They look like they’ve quit

 

[azillini1]

We're so freaking good when we're having an average shooting night

And when your opponent is shooting 21% and out-rebounding them by 16!

 

[BBlock24]

Are we back?

 

[Navy_illini]

the energy we are playing with compared to the MD games confirms to me the team was battling illness.

Everyone looks a step quicker

 

[WyattEarp]

I want a Jake Davis 20pt game!

 

[BlabDunkAnd1]

If Riley ever figures out that he is 6’9 and more athletic than most dudes guarding him … look out

 

[TheodoreRex]

Dang, really wanted to hold them under 20 for the half.

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

I'd be in there revoking memberships. They should be losing their minds in a game start like this. Second game back from break....no excuses.

There should really be a Krush alumni game each year so they can learn how to student section properly from the guys and gals who earned the Krush its initial reputation.

 

[CDRUSN]

The Wildcats take what little is left of their self respect, and slink off into the locker room at the half.

 

[sacraig]

It’s crazy how this exact same Northwestern team beat Maryland

Despite the hand-wringing on this site, our game against Maryland looked much more like an outer than as trend for our team. In my opinion.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Brooks & Italian guy a combined 7 points.

 

[sacraig]

If Riley ever figures out that he is 6’9 and more athletic than most dudes guarding him … look out

He did, briefly, against MSU. You can see how he was so highly rated. I think it's just a confidence issue.

 

[PopChampaign]

This team is confusing.

We mostly struggle against the more physical/athletic teams.

 

[ginabackes00]

Maybe guys with the flu don't have any energy and play lackadaisical?

 

[eas23]

7 total fouls called.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

That was good defense with 5 seconds to go. KJ deciding to pressure the guy bringing the ball up forced Northwestern to waste time leading to no final shot. Heady play.

 

[Goillinikobd]

Now, 20 more minutes of THAT

 

[ginabackes00]

He did, briefly, against MSU. You can see how he was so highly rated. I think it's just a confidence issue.

I'd agree and he's trying to initiate contact without a lot of strength to finish yet.

 

[foby]

Are we back?

Yes. But ask again Thursday.

 

[zentrails]

Dang, really wanted to hold them under 20 for the half.

Feel like it should be a bigger lead at the half, hope that doesn't come back to bite us.

 

[LTUtd]

6 points on 11 shots?

 

[blife]

Good to see the beloved looking like the team they should be. Hopefully this is end to our shooting woes for the year.

 

[New Creation]

Thoughts?

 

[WyattEarp]

And when your opponent is shooting 21% and out-rebounding them by 16!

 

[sacraig]

Brooks & Italian guy a combined 7 points.

Sparkling cider guy