Illini Feel Fully Prepared For One Last Mentally & Emotional Reset Before NCAA Tournament

Illinois enters the 2025 NCAA Tournament following a lopsided 23-point loss to Maryland but have already proven they can rebound with a winning stretch after blowout losses.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

CHAMPAIGN — The sad reality of the situation for Illinois is they need to find a quick reset following a 23-point loss to a Maryland team that was ahead by as much 36 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.

The good news for this same Illinois squad is they’ve recently proved they have the capabilities of doing exactly that . . .

 

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