Senior night was sweet for the Fighting Illini as they were able to capitalize on the mistakes of the Spartans tonight. I had a post ready for the three things to talk about if we won…but we didn’t.
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Illinois Basketball: Good, bad and ugly scenarios for the Illini
… John Groce before a basketball game at Scottrade Center. Illinois won 75-66. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The Illinois basketball team currently sits with a record of 16-12 overall and 6-9 in the Big Ten. They still have a lot of …
Penn State makes easy work of Illinois 83-70
Illinois’ center Maverick Morgan looks to shoot as Penn State’s forward Mike Watkins defends during an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Saturday, Feb 11, 2017. Illinois’ guard Te’Jon Lucas looks to pass under the basket as Penn State’s forward Mike Watkins defends during an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Saturday, Feb 11, 2017.
Illinois Basketball: Three Focuses for the Illini Against Iowa
This game is essentially a win or go home type of contest. The Illini need to come out with a victory or they move to 12-9 on the season and 2-6 in the Big Ten.
Illinois Basketball: 3 Observations From the Indiana Loss
Jan 7, 2017; Bloomington, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce gives instructions to his team during a timeout during the second half of the game at Assembly Hall. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 96 to 80. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports This was a loss that I expected, but much like the Maryland game, it was the way the Illini lost that has me worried.
Blackmon leads No. 25 Indiana to win over Illinois
Illinois’s Tracy Abrams goes to the basket against Indiana’s OG Anunoby during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Bloomington, Ind. Illinois’s Mike Thorne Jr. is fouled by Indiana’s De’Ron Davis as he goes up for a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Bloomington, Ind.
Ohio State basketball vs. Illinois preview: TV info, stats prediction …
Ohio State basketball opens Big Ten play on Sunday at Illinois. Here’s everything you need to know before tip-off.
Illinois Basketball: Jaylon Tate Was Big for the Illini
This wasn’t a big win because the Cougars are good, but this was big because Illinois needs to finish 10-3 in the non-conference to really have a shot at the postseason. Tracy Abrams followed up his 31-point performance against Central Michigan with 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists night against the Cougars.