Game Thread: Illinois vs UConn

[WyattEarp]

For all I know Jake is gonna get in a zone and hit the next 3-trays…But why did we take Andrej out? Did he pick up a cheap one?

Do we collectively have zero depth perception in this venue? Wow.

 

[Ryllini]

I guarantee Hurley is riding the refs for some calls inside. Change nothing.

 

[DeeIL89]

Liking the defensive stops, but have to capitalize on the other end and get points on the board!

 

[RIP_Chief_2003]

We get the lead then miss a bunny,and 2 horrible 3s gotta be smarter fellas

That’s what I’m saying. Should be up 6 had we just had some patience…

 

[CV Illini]

1 for a million from 3 and we’re winning. Start hitting some shots, continue this defense and we play for a championship!

 

[AnnaMay]

UConn is a team of runs. Just capitalize when they are struggling and we will be in it.

 

[AssemblyHallForever]

#5, Reed, is carrying the ball big time and they're not calling it.

They missed a travel on him.

 

[Crossbow]

7 fouls on u conn, stop launching quick long range, low % bombs, and work it inside and draw more fouls.

 

[One Man Fast Break]

Boswell shooting percent just way down since his injury

 

[Illiniaaron]

I don’t like how much time Illinois spends outside the three point line on offense. But they are really starting to frustrate UConn’s offense.

 

[Illini_Jack]

The last 5 minutes have looked a lot more like Illinois basketball.

Now if only shots would start falling...

 

[azillini1]

No TO by either team!!! But those blocks by Illinois are like TO’s

 

[BWBW]

Keep going inside, guys.

 

[HouTexIllini]

Bonus already. Now have a feeling we’ll get zero calls the rest of the half…

WHY would you say that?!?!?!?

I was thinking it too, but I refrained from saying or typing it.

 

[steveinspringfield]

How does Boswell keep missing these easy ones?

 

[CDRUSN]

Mirk is fully engaged in the fight now. Always a good sign. Keep playing stifling defense and we give ourselves a chance to take over this game. Taking even a small lead into the half will be a good sign.

 

[HailtotheChief]

Love Brad a actually got a TO

 

[FloridaMan]

Z needs to turn up the effort like now

 

[RIP_Chief_2003]

Can we just not keep up with Mullins or what???

 

[pruman91]

40 minute game Illini Nation..........we have the lead now and I think we will start to increase our lead to 6-8 points by the end of the half.....and remember how we have played in our games in the second halves.....

we also are blocking shots now and our D is tightening the screws on uconn..........

LET'S GO ILLINI !!!!!!!

 

[fantasydaily708]

Big Z is not blocking out tonight

 

[BrimfieldBomber]

Please go stronger to the hoop!

*edit: Thank you Drej!!!!

 

[FoundersClub]

We just can’t make shots

 

[TheChief4Life]

We didn’t he go in there?

 

[ChiTown]

Mirk is not playing like himself.