Illinois vs E Kentucky on ESPNU now

[HawkeyeHypnosis]

2:00 until halftime. Illinois is up 24-20. EK is hanging in there.

 

[HawkeyeHypnosis]

Illinois hasn't shot a freethrow the whole half. They are cranking up threes like they have no big guys.

 

[HawkeyeHypnosis]

They are now shooting their first with 34.8 seconds left in half. 25-20

 

[JonDMiller]

Illinois has been shaky in the first half more than a few times this year and there's are their game. 10.4 made per game and they are 40% of their points. I don't think they are as good as their record.

 

[HawkeyeHypnosis]

I have not seen much of them this year, but what I have seen has not been too impressive. They are up 8 now with 13:36 to go. I don't think they should be ranked 10 regardless.

 

[H8IAST8]

They get #12 Mizzou on a neutral court next. Should they win that game, they will be in the top 5.

 

[bcl20]

Eastern Kentucky was undefeated. Granted, they hadn't really defeated anyone.

Illinois seems like the type of team that plays to the talent level their opponent. They've struggled against some nobodies but than they won at Gonzaga and beat Butler on a neutral floor.