The Illini looked like a different team tonight in their 84-60 win over Minnesota. Box Score
They played solid defense, had no problems shooting or scoring, and Weber used a longer rotation of players in the game, with 15 minutes for Tisdale and Davis. McCamey is learning the point guard role, evidenced by his 11 assists, and Meacham was hot from three point range, hitting all 5 of his shots. The team hit an amazing 59% from the field on the way to their high scoring game of the season. Free throws were also impressive at 71% for the game. A total of 9 players played 10 minutes or more, which was the secret to the team's early success in Maui.
If we see this team play Penn State in the next game, we have a nice chance for another road victory.
Showing posts with label Minnesota Basketball. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Minnesota Basketball. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Time to Panic Yet? Minnesota up next
OK, the long weekend is over, and the Illini have another chance to redeem themselves with a Wednesday night game at Minnesota. This one seems like a possible road win, based on Minnesota's record of 7-10 this season. Seems hard to believe, but Illinois has won the past straight 15 games against Minnesota, quite a streak going into the game. With a conference record of 1-3, we desperately need a win, especially one on the road. The game will be on ESPN2, with a start time of 6pm Central time.
Minnesota has two main scorers, guard Lawrence McKensie at 15.7 ppg, and 6'9" forward Dan Coleman at 15.4 ppg. Their third best scorer, 6'9" Spencer Tollackson at 12.5 ppg is injured with a broken hand. Like Illinois, Minnesota has been offensively challenged recently, having failed to reach 50 points the last two games. Minnesota's depth/bench seems very limited. Thus far, they have few quality wins recorded, with a home win against Purdue their best to date.
In terms of panic time, it probably makes sense for Illini fans to take a deep breath, since the Illini can still get to the NCAAs. But it will look bleaker if they lose to Minnesota, with home games against Wisconsin and Indiana coming next. The Illini have a record of 13-6, and have 12 remaining games, 6 home and 6 away. Winning all remaining home games and losing all remaining road games leaves them 19-12 going into the conference tournament, probably a bubble team at best. With Ohio State and Wisconsin in the conference, it will be tough to win the tournament.
Minnesota has two main scorers, guard Lawrence McKensie at 15.7 ppg, and 6'9" forward Dan Coleman at 15.4 ppg. Their third best scorer, 6'9" Spencer Tollackson at 12.5 ppg is injured with a broken hand. Like Illinois, Minnesota has been offensively challenged recently, having failed to reach 50 points the last two games. Minnesota's depth/bench seems very limited. Thus far, they have few quality wins recorded, with a home win against Purdue their best to date.
In terms of panic time, it probably makes sense for Illini fans to take a deep breath, since the Illini can still get to the NCAAs. But it will look bleaker if they lose to Minnesota, with home games against Wisconsin and Indiana coming next. The Illini have a record of 13-6, and have 12 remaining games, 6 home and 6 away. Winning all remaining home games and losing all remaining road games leaves them 19-12 going into the conference tournament, probably a bubble team at best. With Ohio State and Wisconsin in the conference, it will be tough to win the tournament.
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