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Obviously, hats off to Stojakovic for a gutsy performance on both ends of the floor. I’m not sure another dude scored in the final 10 minutes — Texas Tech couldn’t stop him.
I thought Humrichous was incredible. Z had some big moments but some costly mistakes. And Boswell is a straight killer.
I thought Humrichous was incredible. Z had some big moments but some costly mistakes. And Boswell is a straight killer.
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Obviously, hats off to Stojakovic for a gutsy performance on both ends of the floor. I’m not sure another dude scored in the final 10 minutes — Texas Tech couldn’t stop him.
I thought Humrichous was incredible. Z had some big moments but some costly mistakes. And Boswell is a straight killer.
I thought Humrichous was incredible. Z had some big moments but some costly mistakes. And Boswell is a straight killer.
If that game taught me anything, don’t take anything for granted. Especially the fact that we’re watching what could unfold to become a truly elite Illinois Basketball team. Savor every moment of it, and celebrate tonight! #illini
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM
If that game taught me anything, don’t take anything for granted. Especially the fact that we’re watching what could unfold to become a truly elite Illinois Basketball team. Savor every moment of it, and celebrate tonight! #illini
What a freaking win. Don’t care how it went down — that’s the best player in the country coming into our house on November 11th, and we’re walking away with a dub.
Oh, and we’re missing 2 starters (and the best center in the Big Ten).
I-L-L
Oh, and we’re missing 2 starters (and the best center in the Big Ten).
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November 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
What a freaking win. Don’t care how it went down — that’s the best player in the country coming into our house on November 11th, and we’re walking away with a dub.
Oh, and we’re missing 2 starters (and the best center in the Big Ten).
I-L-L
Oh, and we’re missing 2 starters (and the best center in the Big Ten).
I-L-L
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And, of course, it's Andrej Stojakovic with a potential game-sealing block. Oh my, what a night for the Cal transfer.
November 12, 2025 at 3:51 AM
And, of course, it's Andrej Stojakovic with a potential game-sealing block. Oh my, what a night for the Cal transfer.
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Kylan Boswell flagrant-1 foul called with Texas Tech down 5 with 12.5 seconds left.
Illinois had a foul to give but Texas Tech now get two free throws and the ball after this play and a chance to tie the game.
Illinois had a foul to give but Texas Tech now get two free throws and the ball after this play and a chance to tie the game.
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Kylan Boswell flagrant-1 foul called with Texas Tech down 5 with 12.5 seconds left.
Illinois had a foul to give but Texas Tech now get two free throws and the ball after this play and a chance to tie the game.
Illinois had a foul to give but Texas Tech now get two free throws and the ball after this play and a chance to tie the game.
I’m at a loss for words. How is that a flagrant foul.
November 12, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I’m at a loss for words. How is that a flagrant foul.
I know it absolutely crushes Brad’s soul to send a double team on JT Toppin, and Tech’s had some open threes that haven’t gone down as a result. But when you’re playing a NPOY candidate, it’s kind of what you have to do. #illini
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I know it absolutely crushes Brad’s soul to send a double team on JT Toppin, and Tech’s had some open threes that haven’t gone down as a result. But when you’re playing a NPOY candidate, it’s kind of what you have to do. #illini
One word — toughness. Ben Humrichous, Kylan Boswell, Andrej Stojakovic. Finish this game.
November 12, 2025 at 3:32 AM
One word — toughness. Ben Humrichous, Kylan Boswell, Andrej Stojakovic. Finish this game.
Have to get something going on the offensive end. Too many guys standing around, and not getting anything productive out of the PnR. Great move there by Wagler to get free, but we need to find ways to manufacture easier buckets. Texas Tech is not going away.
November 12, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Have to get something going on the offensive end. Too many guys standing around, and not getting anything productive out of the PnR. Great move there by Wagler to get free, but we need to find ways to manufacture easier buckets. Texas Tech is not going away.
Illinois already in the bonus looms large. As much as JT Toppin has hurt us this half, staying disciplined and avoiding silly fouls is paying dividends. Have to make him work for every bucket. TT is bound to miss some of these shots…
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Illinois already in the bonus looms large. As much as JT Toppin has hurt us this half, staying disciplined and avoiding silly fouls is paying dividends. Have to make him work for every bucket. TT is bound to miss some of these shots…
It’s crazy that it took moving our point guard onto their All American forward to stop Texas Tech from getting easy post touches… but that is the kind of player Kylan Boswell is. #illini
November 12, 2025 at 3:16 AM
It’s crazy that it took moving our point guard onto their All American forward to stop Texas Tech from getting easy post touches… but that is the kind of player Kylan Boswell is. #illini
ANDREJ! AND 1!!!
November 12, 2025 at 3:15 AM
ANDREJ! AND 1!!!
Keaton is BATTLING. Kid is tough as nails
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Keaton is BATTLING. Kid is tough as nails
I promise you Texas Tech will miss a shot this half… geez.
November 12, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I promise you Texas Tech will miss a shot this half… geez.
If you told me Texas Tech wouldn’t attempt a free throw in the first half, I’d tell you you are out your damn mind. Early returns on Crocker… are positive! #illini
November 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
If you told me Texas Tech wouldn’t attempt a free throw in the first half, I’d tell you you are out your damn mind. Early returns on Crocker… are positive! #illini
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ANDREJ STOJAKOVIC. What a half for the Cal transfer. Driving layup to end the half with 12 points on 5-5 FG and ridiculous defense too.
#illini up 45-32 at the half on No. 11 Texas Tech.
#illini up 45-32 at the half on No. 11 Texas Tech.
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
ANDREJ STOJAKOVIC. What a half for the Cal transfer. Driving layup to end the half with 12 points on 5-5 FG and ridiculous defense too.
#illini up 45-32 at the half on No. 11 Texas Tech.
#illini up 45-32 at the half on No. 11 Texas Tech.
Andrej Stojakovic is playing like he’s been part of this team forever. Both ends. Defensively, he looks so poised and so polished. This team… AND Tomi, Petrovic, Lee… 👀👀👀
November 12, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Andrej Stojakovic is playing like he’s been part of this team forever. Both ends. Defensively, he looks so poised and so polished. This team… AND Tomi, Petrovic, Lee… 👀👀👀
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Kylan Boswell. Man is it a luxury to have a bulldog senior leader.
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Kylan Boswell. Man is it a luxury to have a bulldog senior leader.
How many travels are they going to miss on JT Toppin…?!? All American treatment?
November 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
How many travels are they going to miss on JT Toppin…?!? All American treatment?
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Illinois hasn't had this type of rim protection in a long time. Big Z has been a menace this season and blocks LeJuan Watts here
November 12, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Illinois hasn't had this type of rim protection in a long time. Big Z has been a menace this season and blocks LeJuan Watts here
Ben Humrichous has held his ground really well on the defensive end. If he’s a guy you can trust on that end in these spots, we’re going to be scary versatile…
November 12, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Ben Humrichous has held his ground really well on the defensive end. If he’s a guy you can trust on that end in these spots, we’re going to be scary versatile…
ZVONIMIR. MOTHERF’ing. IVISIC
November 12, 2025 at 2:10 AM
ZVONIMIR. MOTHERF’ing. IVISIC