Illinois State Preview and Game Thread -- 01-12-2019

[JCT]

Just now, Kaifes pushed in the back on the layup..... no foul.

[RamblinTank22]

Townes also had a guy fall on him on his blocked layup that wasn't called. I'm not typically one to complain about the refs, but it is getting frustrating seeing how much they are getting away with.

[RamblinTank22]

Will admit, that the foul on Tinsley seemed soft, but it's nice to get a call. Good to get this run going! Great adjustment to the zone!

[RamblinTank22]

Haven't made a shot in awhile. Need some to fall. Also, we have to make our free throws down the stretch

[RamblinTank22]

Haven't made a shot in awhile. Need some to fall. Also, we have to make our free throws down the stretch

Made our final 6 free throws! It feels really good to win a close one like this! Our guys stayed really composed every time ISU seemed to start to take control.

[01grad]

Ugly close. I think we scored about 10 points in the last 10 minutes, and most of those came from free throws. But, a win’s a win, and thankfully we don’t have to hear that “haven’t won a game scoring less than 70 points” stat again this year.

[01grad]

Also interesting that Yarbrough was on the bench down the stretch...

[JCT]

I had to leave with 6 minutes left. Too stressful. I was surprised by how strongly my hatred for the ISU people took over me. I simply can't stand them. Im usually pretty tolerant, but they are Sub-human filth. I hate their cheap shots, their bullshit family values crap and their wholesome facade, when they ll stab you in the gut and laugh as you bleed out.

Later on, maybe we can talk about how weak and lightweight we are. We need an enforcer if we're going to make it to the last game in St. Louis.

[goramblers2011]

Sad that so few students showed up. But great to see we still own the Birds.

[brot4britu]

As usual playgroud crud by birds !!! they have maybe three players but just backyard athletes We were clearly the better team--glad we did hit those freebies late--I thought thr refs were mediocre at best--King Krut was superb all game--I did see sdome standing around here and there !!! I really do think we will be on the improve !!!!