Illini Head To Holiday Break After Rolling Past Southern
By IlliniGuys Staff November 19, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Illini Head To Holiday Break After Rolling Past Southern
By IlliniGuys Staff November 19, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Illini MB Preview - Southern at Illinois
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
November 19, 2023
The 3-1 Fighting Illini will take on the Southern Jaguars on Sunday evening at 7 PM as they continue to grow and get connected as a team heading into the meat of their schedule. The Illini took care of business against Valparaiso in the second half and will need to play a bit better in this one as Southern has shown the ability to raise their game, having already upset UNLV before falling to Western Illinois on Friday.
Setting the Stage
#23 Illinois (3-1) vs. Southern (1-3)
Nov. 19, 2023 // 7 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill. // State Farm Center
TV: BTN – Wayne Randazzo (Play-by-Play), Stephen Bardo (Analyst)
Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play), Doug Altenberger
Ked's Player Evaluations - Coleman Hawkins
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 19, 2023
Illinois big man Coleman Hawkins is a senior this year and will have one more year of eligibility left if he chooses to take advantage of Covid-19.
Fourth Quarter Comeback Helps No. 16 Iowa Escape Illini’s Upset Effort in Iowa City
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 18, 2023
IOWA CITY — Illinois led at halftime and much of the second half but couldn’t overcome a fourth-quarter comeback victory from Iowa in order to get its first victory at Kinnick Stadium since 1999.
Turnovers Plague Illini In Marquee D.C. Clash With #16 Notre Dame
By IlliniGuys Staff November 18, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
IlliniGuys Predictions - Illinois at #16 Iowa
November 18, 2023 Pretty good week based on the […]
Sturdy's Valparaiso Rewind - Illini Turn It On
By Brad Sturdy - Illini Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
November 18, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
The Fighting Illini had a terrible half of basketball against Valparaiso and 1st year Head Coach Roger Powell, trailing 45-38 at the break. Then they decided to play like the top 25 team they are and outscored Valpo 49-19 in the 2nd half in cruising to an 87-64 win. Terrence Shannon led the way with 22 points and Dain Dainja added 16 to lead Illinois as they moved to 3-1. Valpo falls to 2-2.
Here’s a look back.
These 3 Things
Stafford on a Heater - Isaiah Stafford was on a heater in the first half.
How A 30-Year-Old Handwritten Note Connects Bielema & the Ferentz Family
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema to his alma mater today with the mission of achieving Illinois’ first win in Iowa City since Nov. 6, 1999.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 18, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Two men with Iowa ties will meet in Iowa City but for one it’s a return and the other it’s goodbye.
Illini's Gabe Jacas Talks With IlliniGuys, Presented By HX Home Solutions
(Editor's note: Illini sophomore linebacker Gabe Jacas appears on […]
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.
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