NU-Illinois First Half Thread

[Straus2018]

The Cats are going for their first five-game conference win streak since 1966 tonight

 

[Straus2018]

Also on the line tonight: a Cats win gives them their first ever three-game winning streak in Champaign, while an Illinois victory would be their first home and home sweep of NU since 2007

 

[lou v]

So it's the gray vs. the black in Champaign. What happened to orange and purple?

Not a good start -- 4 3s by the Illini.
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[Straus2018]

Although you never want to give up 4 threes, the Cats did give up similar starts in their wins against Penn State and Indiana

 

[Straus2018]

Illini back down to Earth, now 4-7 from three after three straight misses

 

[Straus2018]

Collins has got to find a way to help his guards get around these screens. The Cats aren't getting anywhere near the paint right now off the dribble

 

[Noah121]

Vic breaks a 7-0 Illinois run with 3 free throws made. 12-19, with 11:20 left in the first.

 

[VirginiaWildcat]

Illinois just looks like a much better team tonight...

 

[Katatonic]

'Cats are struggling w/ UI's athleticism/aggressiveness on D, esp. BMac.

Need to get the ball to Olah.

 

[Noah121]

Down by 20 as UIUC is having their way with our defense.

But it's not over yet... there is still time for the 'Cats to come back!

 

[Noah121]

Halftime score: NU 23, UIUC 45. The 'Cats have a mountain to climb...