12.23.2008 8:36 pm

Illinois Throttles Missouri 75-59

Illinois made a very strong case to join the Top 25 Tuesday. And Missouri . . . well, the Tigers proved they don’t belong just yet.

The Illini beat the Tigers in the Braggin’ Rights game. This isn’t a news flash,…

12.23.2008 7:27 pm

Illini Dominate First Half

Illinois built a comfortable 40-22 halftime lead by doing everything well:

They ran their half-court offense with precision. They took care of the basketball (just five first-half turnovers), knocked down some early three-points, then located back-door cutters and unattended big men…