“It's a long game” - Why Early Deficits Aren’t Necessarily A Big Problem For Illinois

After winning all three games in three days where they were down double-digits in all three, the Illinois players and coaches aren’t worried about an early deficit. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

March 20, 2024

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

OMAHA, Neb. — If the last three-day experience of the Big Ten Tournament didn’t prepare Illinois to not panic over early-game struggles, nothing likely will. 

In the midst of winning its league tournament, the Illini (26-8) experienced three straight games where they found themselves down double digits to Ohio State, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Over . . .

 

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