Sturdy's Illini Basketball Preview - Illini Face Challenge at Northwestern

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio as well as the Illini Insider

January 24, 2024

After beating a team by 30 at home, it should mean an easy road win, especially considering the return of All-American Guard Terrence Shannon. But life on the road in the Big Ten isn’t that easy. 

Just 3 weeks ago, Illinois dominated Northwestern 96-66 at the State Farm Center without Shannon, but it’s going to be much more difficult in Evanston. The Wildcats are 3-0 at home in Big Ten play. Having already beaten Purdue, Michigan . . .

 

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