Illinois 77, Ohio State 74 Postgame
A win is a win. Dain Dainja was a menace! Should have won by at least 10 but I’ll take the win on an off night. Way to pull it off gents! Back at it tomorrow!
YES!!!
That was one of the most draining Illini games in a long, long time.
It looked so bleak down 10 in the second half. Credit to BU for trying different players off the bench, and credit to all those bench guys coming through.
We showed a ton of heart tonight.
That was one of the most draining Illini games in a long, long time.
It looked so bleak down 10 in the second half. Credit to BU for trying different players off the bench, and credit to all those bench guys coming through.
We showed a ton of heart tonight.
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
DAIN GAME!
Now time to prep for a 2:30PMish start tomorrow.
Whew….
Great win but goodness gracious.
2nd Seed struggling with 10th Seed.
What is it with these too-frequent team lapses of focus and energy? It’s a forty-minute game guys, not forty hours or forty days. You made this one tougher than it should have been.
The dark shadow (again) cast upon the court of the Illini not playing sharp tournament ball for a full game. Need to play much better than this to compete with America’s best.
Come on guys, you’re better than this. Really you are. Why do you often play scared? Or to let the other team back in the game?
You play this game with energy and heart. And passion. Forty minutes.
Yes, it was a nice comeback. But why even need a comeback?
Here’s the key to tournament ball: Play smart. Good passing and shooting. Good defense. Not playing scared. Don’t play tight. Loose as a goose. Brimming with energy. Looking like you’re having fun. Exerting your will on your opponent. And for how many minutes, guys?
Do this. Every game. All of you. Always.
What is it with these too-frequent team lapses of focus and energy? It’s a forty-minute game guys, not forty hours or forty days. You made this one tougher than it should have been.
The dark shadow (again) cast upon the court of the Illini not playing sharp tournament ball for a full game. Need to play much better than this to compete with America’s best.
Come on guys, you’re better than this. Really you are. Why do you often play scared? Or to let the other team back in the game?
You play this game with energy and heart. And passion. Forty minutes.
Yes, it was a nice comeback. But why even need a comeback?
Here’s the key to tournament ball: Play smart. Good passing and shooting. Good defense. Not playing scared. Don’t play tight. Loose as a goose. Brimming with energy. Looking like you’re having fun. Exerting your will on your opponent. And for how many minutes, guys?
Do this. Every game. All of you. Always.
The Dancing Bear unloads a season’s worth of bench frustration.
Could this entire year have been a hero’s journey for Mr. Dainja? With his most magnificent moments still to come?
Hawkins with some deeply redemptive, winning plays in crunch time.
Survive and advance.
Some worrisome stretches and decision-making, but winning this game shows *a lot* of character and does some teaching for the Big Dance.
Hasta manana, familia. Same orange time, same orange channel.
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Wow a win. Way to battle.
Illini in Indiana
- Indiana
Escaped with a W
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
Heck of an experience for them to have in March. I like to think it will serve them well down the road this month.
COLEMAN HAWKINS in the clutch.
Can't believe what I just saw.
Thank you Dain Dainja.
Thank you Dain Dainja.