We won by quite a lot Tyler!
Illinois 91, Missouri 48 Postgame
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I’m sure the offense and defense could’ve done more though!
Agree! Love that!
I thought we looked really out of synch on that one trip down the floor. Might've been sometime mid first half.
Good overall effort. Completely gutless from Missouri. Their two best players just completely gave up and the rest of their team can’t really hang (in total fairness, three would be regulars out with injury). I don’t they make the ncaa tournament this year.
Now Misery fans want to hire Brad or Hurley. lol.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Mizzou fans must feel the same way we felt last year after the Duke game at MSG.
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lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Up to 9 in KenPom, but more importantly, that moved our overall adjusted efficiency margin to +29.40.
For context, TJs Elite 8 team ended at +24.53. Our efficiency this year would have been good enough for a 1 seed that year.
Even our 1 seed Ayo team ended the season at +29.06, so we’re entering “Brad’s best team ever” territory.
For context, TJs Elite 8 team ended at +24.53. Our efficiency this year would have been good enough for a 1 seed that year.
Even our 1 seed Ayo team ended the season at +29.06, so we’re entering “Brad’s best team ever” territory.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Gates in the postgame interview: “Do I think we're a good team? Yeah, I think we're a good team but Illinois hasn't gone through the things we've gone through this year as it relates to practices and who's in and who's out and trying to get a unit out there."
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Mizzou sucks. they didn't look like they belonged on the same court even when the score was close at the beginning. Our players who sometimes get beaten by quickness or physicality weren't challenged today so our defense looked amazing.
Nebraska is undefeated and has a great coach.
I thought he played well. He made some tough shots, pressured on defense. He also lets his teammates cook rather than trying to assert himself when they are playing well.
Hopefully big z can play this well against better competition but from what I've seen so far this year, Tomi is more effective when we play actual good teams.
I don't want this to come across as negative following a 43 point drubbing but Brad has got to figure out how to play Petrovic and in a game Boswell only played 22 minutes it seems criminal Petrovic played 2 minutes.
I don't really understand what Petrovic has done to deserve being in the doghouse and they simply won't beat good teams playing Davis and Humrichous at the same time.
I don't really understand what Petrovic has done to deserve being in the doghouse and they simply won't beat good teams playing Davis and Humrichous at the same time.
Just not as easy against a team who won't put 3 non-shooters on the court together. Winning's hard, especially in big ten play.
If we can be a Top 25 defense (big if) paired with this offense, this team is absolutely a natty contender.
Curb stomping Mizzou is always fun, so it’s too bad that a tier 3 win like this won’t help the Illini’s NET rating. 
Fair to point out that that was without TJ for however many games.
I was just in Branson this last week for my son’s marriage to a Branson girl!! Love that place and love that their married journey began with a 43 point beatdown!!!
A SOS around 250!! No excuse for that weak of a schedule. And lame !!! excuse from the coach. The SEC is just so tough. BS So is the Big
Good to see us come off the Nebraska game with a little attitude of let’s kick some butt. Fun game to watch but I’ll keep this game in perspective with Misery short several players. Great job.
9 days of full squad practices.
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