Sincere, Ty, Epps and Dain continue to impress in how they are finding ways to impact winning even when their personal stats aren't great. Harris and Rodgers are pure energy and sacrifice guys, Jayden is confidence and a bucket, and Dain has been a revelation all season long. I thought he played great all night, especially on defense, and was really surprised at the stat line after. Those guys just seem to be getting it about as early as you could possibly expect.
Illinois 76, Nebraska 50 Postgame
We used our superior quickness to dominate Nebraska. Against teams with with comparative quickness we are going to need better shooting.
Not only are we in the same school of thought, I believe we are in the same classroom.
Great ball movement. Loved it!
MDchicago
- Lake Norman NC
I didn't get that vibe. Did seem a bit shellshocked, but thought he gave credit to the Illini while lamenting his team's lack of execution. And complimented our defense (especially Dain's and the inside help without mentioning anyone by name). Love to see that.
"Give them credit. They took us out of it. They took our shooters away, and played Derrick [inside], and we just couldn't get anything going.... I feel good about Derrick whoever is guarding him, and we just couldn't get around them, we couldn't get over the top - they were staying down on his fakes. Give them credit."
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
Re: Mayer Defense
My impression, is that he is a pretty terrible on-ball defender. Off the ball, he is pretty excellent. Especially help side shot contesting.
My impression, is that he is a pretty terrible on-ball defender. Off the ball, he is pretty excellent. Especially help side shot contesting.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Illinois men's basketball team records its first Big Ten road win in a rout at Nebraska
Illinois has two-straight Big Ten wins after a win at Nebraska on Tuesday.
LINCOLN, Neb. — Illinois backed up a home upset of Wisconsin with a 76-50 win over Nebraska on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
After starting out 0-3 in the Big Ten, Illinois has two-straight Big Ten wins. Terrence Shannon Jr. had a game-high 25 points with 11 rebounds, four assists and four steals. He got downhill early and used his athleticism to carry the Illini’s offense in an ugly first half. He followed up a 24-point outing against Wisconsin with another big outing.
illini80
- Forgottonia
Great job. How does a switch just flip like that? Seems to happen every year. Of course we have to keep that going and we will be tested next game. One thing though. Our 3 point shooting is not our strength, but we don’t seem to understand that. We shot 62.5% from 2 and 27.8 from 3. It seems pretty clear that we if we take a few less 3’s (29 last night) we might see positive results. Anyway, great effort last night!
Goillinikobd
- Southeastern US
For your viewing pleasure, the box score
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401484884
Epps 5 for 6. Yes!
Harris 0 for 6. Ouch
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401484884
Epps 5 for 6. Yes!
Harris 0 for 6. Ouch
Favored by 6.5 and it was a home upset lol
I'm always surprised by a stat I see in the boxscore. This morning, I was surprised to see that Harris had played half the game. He sat for such long stretches that it didn't feel like he really made an impact. I also felt like Dainja played a lot more than 16 minutes, but I guess that shows the impact he had while he was in.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Just watched on Tivo delay. Excellent game! Really fun and entertaining.
- Superb ball movement
- Excellent help defense
- Each of the top 8 guys played an integral role
- Cohesive unit; great teamwork
I like our depth & bench strength. And that's even without Goode and Skyy (maybe???).
- Superb ball movement
- Excellent help defense
- Each of the top 8 guys played an integral role
- Cohesive unit; great teamwork
I like our depth & bench strength. And that's even without Goode and Skyy (maybe???).
blackdog
- Champaign
Can someone please help CoHawk understand that every time he shoots a three from more than 5 ft beyond the arc, our chances of winning drop like 0.25% and so do his chances of being drafted? Oh, and the reason no one's guarding him way out there is because it's a terrible shot. Thanks in advance.
Both of those shots this game were with less than 5 seconds on the shot clock
A great win last night that didn’t rely on 1 or 2 players being hot from deep. Good balance, great ball movement. We’re a much better team when we focus on getting in the lane, and we make more 3’s when they are inside out.
Great defense again. Great energy from start to finish.
A win against MSU may truly right the ship.
Great defense again. Great energy from start to finish.
A win against MSU may truly right the ship.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
I was thinking to myself that I'd listen to Brian & Doug for the first half and then go to bed. Stayed up for the whole thing (natch.)
Two thoughts:
1. Winning in this manner is fun;
2. Reading the postgame thread after we win in this manner is fun. (the first thread post by @The Galloping Ghost particularly made me lol)
I plan on feeling this way again on Saturday morning.
Two thoughts:
1. Winning in this manner is fun;
2. Reading the postgame thread after we win in this manner is fun. (the first thread post by @The Galloping Ghost particularly made me lol)
I plan on feeling this way again on Saturday morning.
Both of those shots this game were with less than 5 seconds on the shot clock
The one he put up from the Nebraska logo there was 10 seconds left on the shot clock. This is just a nitpick though. He played really well overall (as did all of the guys). Can't wait for Michigan State on Friday!
He has at least two per game, even when he has a great game.
Homecoming 2019
- Chicago
By all accounts he's been much better than anyone on this board seems to give him credit for. I would say he's top 3, behind probably Dain and Sencire. Basketball reference advanced stats backs that up too. He was also a very good defender at Baylor.
Usually his errant pass is to someone he knows sees the open lane to the basket or back door cut and should take it but doesn't. So, it looks like he is throwing the pass to the fan in the stands.
Did anyone wager on the refs over 37 fouls ?
Bigtex
- DFW
I must have watched a different game. Harris is a great defender but Rodgers effectively shutdown Griesel.
Murf
- Chattanooga, TN
He's got an appointment tomorrow with the Dr. He's hoping he gets cleared to get back on the floor. He mentioned it on a podcast last week.