Sturdy Soliloquy - One Off or a Trend?

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio, Illini Insider

January 18, 2023

The Illini laid an egg on Sunday against a Maryland team that had underachieved relative to their talent level this season. The Terps were clicking on Sunday and the Illini were on the struggle bus, shooting 9-40 in the second half and repeatedly forcing Maryland into shots in the paint. 

Is it the start of a disturbing trend or a one-off bad day at work? 

It’s a question we will learn the answer to over the next few games at Michigan and Rutgers . . .

 

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