The significance of going into the locker room with the lead given how poorly Illinois played for the most of the half is very important in my opinion.
Game Thread: Illinois vs USC
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Because he's been one of our best two players today and our best player versus Penn State?
The question is, will Kylan show up with more restraint in the second half. His shot selection.....
ILLINI IN NE
- Omaha,Ne.
Props to the poster that said USC player had his foot on the line on the 3. USC just lost a point.
They did! 38-35 now.
The Sprouting Divot
Invisible and Bulletproof
- Miracle Mile
The first half felt a little like it was Coleman's birthday last night.
ALSO, USC is 3-10 from 3. It's not like they are torching us.
38-35.
Us old guys always put the higher score first.
sacraig
- The desert
Bingo, rebounds = effort and toughness. USC 17- ILL 16 on the boards. & USC is not a great rebounding team... Get it fixed and get it fixed now
Also, 7 TO's (most of which were self-inflicted) have to get cleaned up too
We don't run sets to get him the ball. He should have 20 in this game.
Pretty simple....Illini shooting about 10 % while USC hitting around 78% and making a bunch of horse shots along with layups. Seldom, if ever, does that last for two hours. What we saw was the correct response though. When you can't score, keep them from scoring and the defensive focus stepped up noticeably the last 5 minutes. Hummer continues to hit tough threes and that is so critical for Illini success along with DGLs energy and White being Mr. dependable.
KB thankfully, gave up on becoming Downtown Freddie Brown and started to do his defensive dynamo self....a good thing today. Jake continues to climb the ladder and be trustworthy.
Keep up the defensive energy, focus, and intensity and this should be a hard earned but well deserved Illini victory. If not, it will be an embarrassing defeat as it all starts with defense.
KB thankfully, gave up on becoming Downtown Freddie Brown and started to do his defensive dynamo self....a good thing today. Jake continues to climb the ladder and be trustworthy.
Keep up the defensive energy, focus, and intensity and this should be a hard earned but well deserved Illini victory. If not, it will be an embarrassing defeat as it all starts with defense.
Sometimes the truth is just the truth….like the wise ones say
.sacraig
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Without KJ on the floor, it likely changes how team play D and let's them defend Ivisic differently. To say nothing of KJ's ability to facilitate.
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
Started slow, didn't pick up much, played lethargic, took USC's best shot, and still up 2 at half.
I think we'll be OK.
I think we'll be OK.
I’m one constantly living on the ledge and ready to jump during close games, but I’m gaining faith in these guys to turn it up second half.
Our shots will fall and the defense will remain constant.
My glasses may be heavily colored with orange lenses from the cheap seats of SFC, but the good guys will prevail in 2nd half.
Also.. we need a local Orange Krush for breaks. Too many quiet, sitting a$$es in seats that matter.
Our shots will fall and the defense will remain constant.
My glasses may be heavily colored with orange lenses from the cheap seats of SFC, but the good guys will prevail in 2nd half.
Also.. we need a local Orange Krush for breaks. Too many quiet, sitting a$$es in seats that matter.
No one has called MoRez by MoJo yet but he does have a mojo to him and seems to always have a positive effect. Some defensive lapses but playing his heart out
Won the first half by 2. Won halftime by 1. Now win the 2nd half by 20, please.
A point guard has to be the guy that hits the triple from the head of the key with under a second left on the shot clock....not 24 of them. Leaves a bad taste in the mouths of your teammates, especially talented teammates ready to share.
pruman91
- interviewing new NL's daily....I really really am
up 3 now after change on a condoms 3 pt shot..................
38-35 ILLINI..........
Thank God we have Morez and DGL! Their energy is more contagious than the common cold!!
illinoisgrad1990
- Bloomington, IL
Cowboy Hat Kid did the siren, we’re gonna be fine
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