Illinois Preview and Game Thread -- 3-21-2021

[RamblinTank22]

Would've liked to extend the lead a little more that last 2 minutes, but I'll definitely take that half! Hopefully we continue to adjust to their changes. Might see them pick and roll more or let Ayo attack.

[goramblers2011]

Couple missed free throws and missed bunnies from Krut were the only real flaws in the 1st half. Keep the intensity and withstand the run that Illinois will inevitably go on. Play our game, keep it slow.

[LU Rambler12]

Loving this game so far! Suffocating defense holding the Illini to their lowest output in a half for the season.
Krutwig and Uguak doubling the post on Kofi and we're jamming the heck out of their guards on the perimeter.

Sad that I can't be there in person...I had tickets for the GA Tech game, but had to come back to Chicago yesterday. Cheering the team from afar...for all of you that are there supporting the Ramblers in person, yell a little louder for me!

Go Ramblers!

[LU Rambler12]

Couple missed free throws and missed bunnies from Krut were the only real flaws in the 1st half. Keep the intensity and withstand the run that Illinois will inevitably go on. Play our game, keep it slow.

Seriously...Krut has been eating Kofi's lunch, but he missed a couple of shots that he can usually make with his eyes closed.

On the bright side, we've gotten some nice minutes Hutson. Gotta get Uguak involved a bit more on the offense and hoping Williamson gets hot from 3.

[shyhyme]

It really is nice to see us beating some teams around. We really wore GT down in the second half (even bloodied a few) and we have been way more physical than Illinois today.

[swellafelon]

Illinois already in the bonus.

[shyhyme]

JCT, we need some analytics for Ramblermania. Seems like this is silent time on the board every tournament game.

[shyhyme]

Free throws!!!!! That’s 5 missed by Norris and Kennedy.

[RamblinTank22]

Free throws!!!!! That’s 5 missed by Norris and Kennedy.

And Norris is usually reliable. Can't give away those points, but let's keep attacking offensively. We're getting great looks

[HenryMuto]

My teams are already out (Ohio State and Cleveland State lost and Kentucky and Xavier never made it)

So here I am rooting for you. I forgot I signed up for your site before the tournament began to root you on.

What a disservice the NCAA did to both you and Illinois putting you as an 8 seed.

FINISH THIS OFF!!!!!!!!!!!