Fouls But No Trouble: Freshmen Duo Impresses Underwood in Columbus

Illinois freshmen duo Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn and Amani Hansberry were both forced into action late in the first half of the win at Ohio State but performed more than adequately in emergency relief.  

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 1, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a critical conference game away from home, Illinois found itself in a situation where two of its most important players had two fouls in the first half and head coach Brad Underwood desperately looked down his bench . . .

 

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