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Sturdy's 3 Takeaways - Rutgers Edition

Sturdy's 3 Takeaways - Rutgers Edition

Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuy

December 4, 2021

Dom-I-Nation

The Illini got off to a great start in Big Ten play with an 86-51 drubbing of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the conference opener.

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Illini Crush Rutgers in B1G Opener

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Illini Crush Rutgers in B1G Opener

Mike Cagley, IlliniGuy December 4, 2021 The Illini stopped […]

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Illini Defense Led by Hawkins Suffocates Rutgers in Big Ten Opener Blowout

Illini Defense Led by Hawkins Suffocates Rutgers in Big Ten Opener Blowout

Illinois sophomore forward Coleman Hawkins has his best game on the defensive end to lead to 86-51 victory over Rutgers.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 3, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- There had to be a moment this week where Coleman Hawkins just got sick of hearing the name Ron Harper Jr. 

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Illini Throttle Rutgers 86-51 To Open Big Ten Season

Illini Throttle Rutgers 86-51 To Open Big Ten Season

IlliniGuys Staff December 3, 2021 (Cover photo courtesy Joe […]

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Illini Volleyball Beats West Virginia to Advance at NCAA Tournament

Illini Volleyball Beats West Virginia to Advance at NCAA Tournament

IlliniGuys Staff December 3, 2021 LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Illinois […]

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Illini Basketball Preview - Illini vs Rutgers

Illini Basketball Preview - Illini vs Rutgers

Connor Cagley, IlliniGuys Basketball Writer December 3, 2021 During […]

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Goode & Melendez Finding Early Roles in Illini Rotation

Goode & Melendez Finding Early Roles in Illini Rotation

Whether it’s been illness, injury or early inconsistent play […]

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Observations from a Long Weekend in Champaign

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Observations from a Long Weekend in Champaign

Mike Cagley, IlliniGuy December 2, 2021 The plan is […]

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Illini Volleyball Faces West Virginia in Round One of NCAA Tournment

Illini Volleyball Faces West Virginia in Round One of NCAA Tournment

December 2, 2021 (From University of Illinois Sports Information) […]

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Illini Basketball Medical Report 

Illini Basketball Medical Report 

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Tuesday is considered an off day for the Illinois players and that might be the best thing to happen to this program in several weeks. 

“We need it,” Illini head coach Brad Underwood said following the 82-72 win over Notre Dame. “Hopefully we can get somewhat close to healthy as we hit Big Ten play on Friday (vs. Rutgers).”

Before that Big Ten Conference opener vs. Rutgers (6 p.m., ESPN2), IlliniGuys thought we’d give you an insight on the injuries and sickness that has ravished this roster throughout the month of November and recently over the last few days. 

Without further ado…

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Injured & Sick Illini “took a huge step” in Tough 10-Point Win Over Notre Dame

Injured & Sick Illini “took a huge step” in Tough 10-Point Win Over Notre Dame

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood detailed the trials and […]

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Sturdy's 3 Takeaways: Notre Dame edition

Sturdy's 3 Takeaways: Notre Dame edition

The Ilini weren’t sure who was going to play, but no matter who ended up on the floor they knew they needed to bring it on Monday night if they were going to beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

The "next man up" mentality worked, as Illinois won 82-72 behind a 28 point and 8 rebound night from Kofi Cockburn and a 21 point night from Alfonso Plummer as they moved to 5-2 on the season heading into Big Ten play on Friday.

The Illini also got some gutsy efforts from Trent Frazier, DaMonte Williams and Jacob Grandison as they battled through illness and injury to play big minutes in the win.

Notre Dame fell to 3-3 despite a big 24 point effort from freshman Blake Wesley.

These 3 Things

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Incomplete Illini Completely Outplay Notre Dame, 82-72

Incomplete Illini Completely Outplay Notre Dame, 82-72

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Kofi Cockburn and Alfonso Plummer played Batman and Robin again as Illinois held off a late Notre Dame rally to get their third win in a row, 82-72.

The game was part of the annual ACC-Big Ten Challenge.

The Illini (5-2) were once again without sophomore point guard Andre Curbelo, who sat out his second game in a row with a neck injury. 

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Illini Basketball Preview - Illini vs Notre Dame

Illini Basketball Preview - Illini vs Notre Dame

Connor Cagley, IlliniGuys Basketball Writer November 29, 2021 During […]

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Illini Volleyball Returns to NCAA Tourney, Could Face Defending Champ Kentucky in Round 2

Illini Volleyball Returns to NCAA Tourney, Could Face Defending Champ Kentucky in Round 2

IlliniGuys Staff November 28, 2021 The Fighting Illini volleyball […]

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