Shannon, Illini Spoil Valpo's Upset Bid & Rev's Return
By IlliniGuys Staff November 17, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Shannon, Illini Spoil Valpo's Upset Bid & Rev's Return
By IlliniGuys Staff November 17, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Marcus Domask Talks With The IlliniGuys, Presented by HX Home Solutions
(Editor's note: Illini veteran Marcus Domask appears on the […]
Return of the Rev - Valpo Preview
By Brad Sturdy - Illini Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
November 17, 2023
After falling to #4 Marquette the Illini are back in action against the Valparaiso Crusaders at the State Farm Center on Friday evening. Valpo features former Illini star Roger Powell, who helped the Illini to the Final Four back in 2005. Powell is 2-1 in his first season as he attempts to bring a once proud program back into relevance. Powell accumulated 1,178 points and 531 rebounds during his four-year career for the Fighting Illini. He helped the team to three Big Ten regular-season titles, two Big Ten Tournament crowns and three Sweet Sixteen berths. During his senior year in 2004-05, Powell was part of an Illini team that finished 37-2, won 29 straight to open the season and reached the national title game. He will feel right at home during his first road game as a collegiate head coach.
Setting the Stage
#23 Illinois (2-1) vs. Valparaiso (2-1)
Nov. 17, 2023 // 7 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill. // State Farm Center
Stream: B1G+ – Scott Sudikoff (Play-by-Play), Alec Gilmore (Analyst), Ethan Oskroba (Sideline) Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Scott Beatty (Play-By-Play), Deon Thomas (Analyst)
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - How Did Domask Escape Wisconsin?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 17, 2023
On the big stage on Tuesday night, the Fighting Illini hosted the nation's fourth ranked team in the Marquette Eagles; Illinois lost the contest 71-64.
Bielema Declines Naming Illini Starting QB For This Weekend at No. 16 Iowa
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is confident that his coaches, players and staff all know the plan at quarterback in Iowa City this weekend. Will he share it before the 2:30 p.m. kickoff? No.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 16, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — If Bret Bielema has his way, we’ll all find out together who Illinois will start at the quarterback on Saturday at Iowa City.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Mario Sanders
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
November 16, 2023
Mario Sanders picked the Illini over a couple of low major offers coming off the Illinois victory over Indiana Saturday.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Quinn Morris
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 16, 2023
An Illinois high school prep has a scholarship offer from one of the nation's top teams in the country but does not have one from one of his favorite schools, Illinois.
The Trench Report: Indiana
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
November 15, 2023
Illinois racked up the most scrimmage yards they've ever had in a conference game. Their 662 yards gained made for a fun afternoon at Memorial Stadium and the memory of a lifetime for John Paddock. However, the Illini also allowed 451 yards, and their 139 penalty yards made this a much closer game than you'd think.
Illini Women Hoops Dominate Saint Peter’s 103-33
Illinois moves to 2-1 with the third-largest victory in […]
Sturdy's Marquette Rewind
By Brad Sturdy - Illini Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
November 15, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
The Illini fell to Marquette on Tuesday night in a matchup of Top 25 teams at the State Farm Center. Tyler Kolek dismantled the Illinois defense to the tune of 24 points and the Illini turned it over 15 times as they faltered down the stretch in a 71-64 defeat at the hands of the Golden Eagles. Terrence Shannon scored 21 to lead Illinois and Marcus Domask added 18 to lead the Illini, who fell to 2-1.
Here's a look back:
These 3 Things
Turnovers are Killers - Illinois turned it over 15 times in a 66 possession game, which equates to a 22.7% turnover rate.
Bielema on Sirius XM: Luke Altmyer Will Start vs. Iowa
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said on Sirius XM […]
Ashton Hollins’ Journey On & Off Playing Field Prepared Him for Special Moments
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Ashton Hollins trusted the long-term plan of the Illinois coaches in the recruiting process and saw that patience finally begin to pay off last weekend.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Maybe the key for Ashton Hollins is what everybody initially thinks is incredibly difficult is just his normal life.
#23 Illini Fall Short Against 4th Ranked Marquette
By IlliniGuys Staff November 14, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Sturdy's Marquette Preview
By Brad Sturdy - Illini Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
November 14, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
The Illini welcome #4 Marquette to town on Tuesday evening as a part of the Gavitt Games. The Golden Eagles are the reigning Big East champions and return 4 of their 5 starters from a year ago. This will be a stiff early test for both teams, but especially for the Illini who once again have a host of new faces in the lineup.
Here’s a look at the two teams, the keys to the game and a pick.
Setting the Stage
Gavitt Tipoff Games
#23/23 Illinois (2-0) vs. #4/5 Marquette (2-0)
Nov. 14, 2023 // 7 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill. // State Farm Center
TV: FS1 – Jason Benetti (Play-by-Play), Jim Jackson (Analyst)
Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play), Deon Thomas
Notable
*No. 23 Illinois hosts Game 3 of a six-game, season-opening homestand on Tuesday night, welcoming No. 4 Marquette to sold out State Farm Center (7 p.m. CT, FS1) for the final year of the Gavitt Tipoff Games series between the Big Ten and Big East.
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