NCAA Tourney Saturday Night Games Thread

[Knight Shift]

UConn up 9-0 early.

 

[RUChoppin]

Don't pass to the guy standing out of bounds.

I guess that doesn't go without saying.

 

[fatsam98]

UConn on pace to win 90-0 at the first media timeout. Illinois needs to settle down

 

[Knight Shift]

In a sports bar in Madrid. I asked if they had the NCAA tourney on any TVs. Como, como, como?

 

[Knight Shift]

Illinois finally making shots

 

[fatsam98]

I L I

I N I

 

[bac2therac]

Illinois is not intimidated!

 

[bac2therac]

Illinois challenging at rim but not getting anything

Yet UConn is not comfortable themselves on offense

Frenetic pace

 

[RUJMM78]

Clinger is the difference so far on offense and defense.

 

[BillyC80]

Illinois is not intimidated!

True, but they’re challenging Clingan too much. Need more ball movement.

 

[BillyC80]

When a ball handler purposely throws his head back, that should be considered a flop.

 

[fatsam98]

When a ball handler purposely throws his head back, that should be considered a flop.

Except when JMike does it, then I'm cool with it

 

[BillyC80]

Coleman got all ball

 

[RW90]

Illini take some crazy runners.

 

[BillyC80]

Really not understanding the strategy to continually challenge Clingan inside.

 

[fatsam98]

Really not understanding the strategy to continually challenge Clingan inside.

Feel like I'm watching us a little

 

[RuSnp]

Really not understanding the strategy to continually challenge Clingan inside.

They're probably hoping clingan will get some defensive fouls. But not happening.

 

[BillyC80]

Feel like I'm watching us a little

Or Groundhog Day

 

[bac2therac]

Uconn definitely rattled on offense

Illinois blowing alot of chances

Holding them under 30 points is great sign...odd score despite the pace

 

[RW90]

Uconn definitely rattled on offense

Illinois blowing alot of chances

Holding them under 30 points is great sign...odd score despite the pace

Dan Hurley agrees with you. They’re not used to the physicality.

 

[RW90]

Domask keeping the Ilini close despite his unfortunate name.

 

[RUJMM78]

Referees not calling fouls which allows aggressive defense.Both teams missing shots. Outside shooing abysmal for UConn.This is a matchup worthy for the NCAA Championship game.

 

[BillyC80]

Domask keeping the Ilini close despite his unfortunate name.

Clingan could challenge that name misfortune.

 

[Knight Shift]

Clingan could challenge that name misfortune.

Clingan and Diarra on UConn with Coach *******.

 

[fatsam98]

No idea what Illinois is doing on offense

 

[bac2therac]

Game over

 

[RUChoppin]

No idea what Illinois is doing on offense

They don't know either

 

[ClassOf02v.2]

I really hope someone beats UConn. Not sure I see it, but I really hope so.

 

[FIJI'83]

Shannon playing real small when the light is shining brightest.

 

[RutgersClassof2004]

Pathetic effort by Illinois. 23 points with 14 min left lol

 

[FIJI'83]

Only Purdue with Mt. Edey can beat UConn if they get to play them.

 

[fatsam98]

This is wild. It was 23-23.

It's now 48-23

 

[RW90]

I really hope someone beats UConn. Not sure I see it, but I really hope so.

At least Edey can challenge Clingan.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

What the actual ****

 

[bethlehemfan]

At some point it comes down to making shots. It always does.

 

[RutgersClassof2004]

30-0 run!!!

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Underwood would send me driving at clingan

 

[RUJMM78]

A UConn explosion starting second half.Illinois hasn't scored .53-23 with 13 minutes remaining.

 

[fatsam98]

Not sure I've ever seen a 30-0 run before.

In the Elite 8 no less. Wow.

 

[Caliknight]

Uconn's ball and player movement is exquisite. Master class on offense.

I've never seen a team fall off of a cliff like Illinois. 30 to nothing run for Uconn. that's incredible.