Elcaballo45 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 I know this game definitly deserves its own thread, and I personally am jacked up for this game. Title is on the line, revenge from the loss at home in January, and Weber facing his old team for the first time at Mackey Arena. Should be fun, Im expecting a very close game and hopefully we can pull it out. Head was suspended last time these 2 teams met, hopefully he can be the factor that puts us over the top. Roger also had 0 points last time we met, he's got to step up like he has been all big 10 season. My prediction: Illinois 61 Purdue 57 GO ILLINI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Damnit. Iowa is playing on WCIU, so I can't watch the game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 I would like to see Purdue win for more than just the obvious reason that State would be conference champions. All of that asides, I think Purdue winning here would really help their resume out...which would help the Big Ten out. Our conference gets no love, and I want to see the Big Ten doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elcaballo45 Posted March 3, 2004 Author Share Posted March 3, 2004 I would like to see Purdue win for more than just the obvious reason that State would be conference champions. All of that asides, I think Purdue winning here would really help their resume out...which would help the Big Ten out. Our conference gets no love, and I want to see the Big Ten doing well. I know, this is exactly my dillemma that i thought about when thinking from a Big 10 fans perspective as well. If Illinois wasnt my team, I'd be pulling for Purdue big time, cause they have no shot if they dont win out and win 2 games in the B10 tourney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elcaballo45 Posted March 3, 2004 Author Share Posted March 3, 2004 Damnit. Iowa is playing on WCIU, so I can't watch the game... When i was checking the listings, the Iowa game was pushed back to 11 pm on tape delay on WCIU in chicago. Because the Illini game is for sure on at 7 on WCIU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Oh! Ok, thats great to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssHatSoxFan Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 purdue has little or no chance of getting in with such a weak RPI so i definitely would rather see them win the tourney to get in and have the Illini clinch a share of the title tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 I know, this is exactly my dillemma that i thought about when thinking from a Big 10 fans perspective as well. If Illinois wasnt my team, I'd be pulling for Purdue big time, cause they have no shot if they dont win out and win 2 games in the B10 tourney. Yeah, I know exactly what you're saying. Right now, Illinois has shown that they deserve to be conference champions...State does not (losing twice to Wisky and once to the Illini). Oh, I remember the days I used to cheer for those Illini... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 purdue has little or no chance of getting in with such a weak RPI so i definitely would rather see them win the tourney to get in and have the Illini clinch a share of the title tonight! that's what i'm thinking. I have no guilt in rooting for the illini tonight, as usual I'm so pumped for this game tonight, nervous as well. LETS DO IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elcaballo45 Posted March 4, 2004 Author Share Posted March 4, 2004 LETS DO IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmookie Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 ILL-INI!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Um, score? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elcaballo45 Posted March 4, 2004 Author Share Posted March 4, 2004 well, we certainly were off to a great start with a 13-2 run to begin the game, but we sure did settle down. We are settling for the outside shot too much as usual, but Purdue is playing with some hard nosed defense and is gonna make this a very difficult win. The point when we were up 4 and then Randle just chucks up a horrible shot from 3 point land, not even hitting rim was a huge turning point i think, we were just about to get momentum and then Dee does the same thing. Dee did get ripped off on a couple shots, 2 3 pointers that were down and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 30-30 at the half.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elcaballo45 Posted March 4, 2004 Author Share Posted March 4, 2004 Um, score? 30-30 at the half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 We got off to a great start, but just too many bad shots taken. We're not being patient enough, let's pull this one out boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elcaballo45 Posted March 4, 2004 Author Share Posted March 4, 2004 Luther is the man! Great penetration, kickout to Auggie for the 3 point play... Illini by 5 with 8 to play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Kenneth Lowe with a 3 and a free throw. Free Throw is good. Ends a 15-5 Illini run. 58-57 Illini. Deron, 3, misses. Purdue on break, stolen by Deron. Smith misses. Dee,O-Board, and lay in. 60-57 Illini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 6:30 remaining. Purdue hits 2 free throws. 60-59. Deron with great dish to Smith, who lays it in. 62-59. Steal for Dee. Luther misses 3. Illini don't get back, layup for Purdue. TO Illini. 62-61, Illini. 5:24 left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 This updates are good, keep em komin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Go PU! 65-63 4:05 to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Deron drains a 3, as the shot clock was winding down!!!! Lowe hits the bucket and 1. Free throw is no good. Illini lead 65-63. Off the ball foul on Purdue. Ingram with a nice jumper. 67-63. Purdue throws it out of bounds. 67-63 Illini. 3:44 left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Wow, this is one of the most entertaining, nervewracking basketball games I've seen in awhile. 67-63 good guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Illini ball up 4. Palming against Deron. Purdue scores, missed how. Ingram misses from outside. O-Rebound for Augustine. Offensive foul on Illini. Timeout Purdue. 2:06 left, 67-65 Illini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 2:06 left, 67-65 illini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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