Huskies vs Fighting Illini
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6.2
@FlameRaptorRaven
3mo
This was a slugfest between the established and the unestablished. A fascinating matchup on paper even though UConn looked like the better team overall. Sadly, the underdog story ended as experience won the day. UConn got physical with Illinois early, building up a lead on the back of Tarris Reed. Illinois found a way to match that physicality, got some blocks and went on a 13-3 run to take the lead back, only for UConn to go on their own 13-2 run to take a double digit lead. After they did that, it felt like they wouldn’t give it up. They held an 8-12 point lead for what felt like 30 minutes of game time. It only changed thanks to a 10-0 run for Illinois starting with 9 minutes to go and ending after 4 and a half minutes. That run made it a 4-point game. UConn went back up 8 in short order, but Illinois didn’t go quietly. They made it close, but the hole they dug themselves was too deep. Credit to them for making this close, but they could never fully close the gap. Sad end.
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7.6
@GeneralDumm
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Truly the most fun Illini team I've ever watched, the elite offense led to some crazy wins and we actually figured out how to play defense in the tournament. I'll never forget you my goat Keaton Wagler. Now if you don't mind I'm gonna go listen to all of college dropout while crying my eyes out
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8.3
@lucasmitchell
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This was a good final four game. Not really all that competitive other than the final few minutes and the first 10 minutes of the first but I enjoyed watching it. Dan Hurley gets his Huskies back to the National Championship and he now has a .825 winning percentage in the tournament. Legend stuff. The team is really solid and could win it all. Illinois had a solid squad but they weren't as efficient tonight as the Huskies and Uconn stopped Illinois on the passes which was huge. Brad is a great roster builder so he could absolutely be here again. Huskies we will see you Monday.
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7.9
@crafty
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It was a hell of a ride this year with the Illini. So proud of this team for what they accomplished this year. To all the guys going into the draft, I hope they go on to have successful careers. Wagler, Z. Ivisic, T. Ivisic, Stojakaovic, and Boswell will forever be remembered.
Now to the game, Illinois really struggled from beyond the arc which in my opinion is the number one contributor to this loss. I also felt we struggled to play as a team, only tallying three assists in comparison to UConn’s 14. The commentators even joked by saying we were playing a ton of “Solo Ball” which is a play on UConn’s player, Solo Ball.
Although Demary didn’t tally much on the stat sheet, I felt he may have made the biggest impact for UConn, he was always in the right place when the Huskies needed him. He finished with 7 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST, in 31 MIN, with only 1 TO. Gotta give some credit to Reed aswell with 17 PTS, 11 REB, I mean he is just a unit in the paint. Wagler had 20 PTS. T. Ivisic had 16 PTS
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8.1
@blakernelson
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Good game. UConn never slowed down. The whole team chipped in this win. UConn’s defense was so good and physical. They played fast and got points off turnovers. Tarris Reed Jr was consistent and dominant. He was able to handle the Illinois size. UCONN is going to the CHAMPIONSHIP.
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7.7
@TheMagician39
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Crowd was absolutely electric when the Illini made their move. It wasn’t quite enough but still a great game. Dan Hurley and UConn are just inevitable this time of year. The Huskies move to 13-1 all time in the third weekend of the tournament. Just an unbelievable level of success on the biggest of stages. A superb defensive effort against the #1 offense in the country. Now it’s on the the most hyped CBB game in at least a decade.
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