*****Illinois vs Iowa BTT Game Thread*****

[QChawks]

5:30pm BTN

The Illini and Hawks meet in the quarterfinals, after playing each just one week ago. Illinois has played 3 games since then, Iowa just one and has been resting since Sunday.

I expect Iowa to come out sluggish from the break but the fresh legs should pay big in the second half.

I like the hawks 78-67

 

[HIWILLE]

Respectfully disagree. I think the Hawks come out strong and don’t let up.

 

[HIWILLE]

Iowa -11 1/2 point favorite.

 

[Jonesy5960]

Iowa -11 1/2 point favorite.

Is this true? I like the Hawks in this one, but It seems really high, especially if Hannah can't go.

 

[HIWILLE]

Yes. Got it this morning. Over and under 145.5.

 

[KurtWarner]

5:30pm BTN

The Illini and Hawks meet in the quarterfinals, after playing each just one week ago. Illinois has played 3 games since then, Iowa just one and has been resting since Sunday.

I expect Iowa to come out sluggish from the break but the fresh legs should pay big in the second half.

I like the hawks 78-67

There wasn't a break, they just played Sunday. It's like a normal game. You're right it is a break compared to them though

 

[Franisdaman]

I demand that we win this game.

Thank you.

 

[Jonesy5960]

Win tonight, lock in a solid 2 seed opposite Texas, and anything else would be gravy leading up to the dance.

 

[QChawks]

Iowa -11 1/2 point favorite.

I guess my prediction was spot on

 

[HIWILLE]

I guess my prediction was spot on

 

[IowaCityLit]

I saw -7.5 this morning.

 

[o_AMAYS]

Should be lots of eyes on tonight's game. Iowa's game last year Friday night in the Big Ten Tourney (late game) was the most-watched BTN game of the 2024-25 season (the final was on CBS). Even with the early game tonight, guessing tonight's game will be a big viewership draw (the Iowa-Illinois regular season game is currently the most-watched BTN game of the 2025-26 season).

 

[Franisdaman]

I saw -7.5 this morning.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Keep them from being able to spin around 3 times while blindfolded then throw up a 3 pt shot underhanded and behind their backs and make 7 of 12 of those shots and we should be fine.......................as easily done as it is said, amirite?

 

[Omahawk57]

I have a bad feeling about this game. Don't underestimate 2 senior starters gone and matchups. Iowa will have to shoot well at line and 3 point line. Can't predict that from game to game, but this is not at Carver. Seeding with a loss may only be a 2 to 3. Jan may be good with that and take the rest.

 

[Jonesy5960]

Seeding with a loss may only be a 2 to 3. Jan may be good with that and take the rest.

No idea what this means.

 

[oldxbbc]

Is Stulke definitely out?

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

No idea what this means.

No idea what this means.

I assume he means even if they lose they fall no farther then a 3 seed. I'd agree that would be the worst case scenario....

 

[QChawks]

Is Stulke definitely out?

not yet, but I would say she's highly doubtful today

 

[Randon]

I expect a very difficult game against Illinois. Look for them to try and shut down Ava with 2-3 defenders every time she touches the ball. This is what they employed yesterday against Michigan States post VanSlooten and it was very successful. Iowa's guards are going to have to hit some shots.

 

[SCHawkFan]

I expect a very difficult game against Illinois. Look for them to try and shut down Ava with 2-3 defenders every time she touches the ball. This is what they employed yesterday against Michigan States post VanSlooten and it was very successful. Iowa's guards are going to have to hit some shots.

 

[Jonesy5960]

I assume he means even if they lose they fall no farther then a 3 seed. I'd agree that would be the worst case scenario....

I meant the Jan part.

 

[HIWILLE]

I expect a very difficult game against Illinois. Look for them to try and shut down Ava with 2-3 defenders every time she touches the ball. This is what they employed yesterday against Michigan States post VanSlooten and it was very successful. Iowa's guards are going to have to hit some shots.

Houston will be more open than

 

[QChawks]

Hannah playing

 

[Burghawk87]

I meant the Jan part.

**** why not just forfeit if rest is the key factor.

 

[oldhawk56]

Gonna be bery physical game IMHO. ball security ladies.

 

[Franisdaman]

Emily out again....

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

Emily out again....

Lolol.. shocking I tell you. So the real question is how did KJ get injured in her 30seconds of PT, or is this another practice injury? Good Lord.....

 

[RuggieC]

There wasn't a break, they just played Sunday. It's like a normal game. You're right it is a break compared to them though

I think this will be Illinois 4th game since 3/1

 

[RuggieC]

Go get’em ladies!!!

 

[RuggieC]

5:30pm BTN

The Illini and Hawks meet in the quarterfinals, after playing each just one week ago. Illinois has played 3 games since then, Iowa just one and has been resting since Sunday.

I expect Iowa to come out sluggish from the break but the fresh legs should pay big in the second half.

I like the hawks 78-67

Can’t allow the 11 for 19 from 3 again. Get up in their grill.

 

[AFM22]

Is Stulke definitely out?

Hannah's playing tonight.

 

[Franisdaman]

I think this will be Illinois 4th game since 3/1

And their 3rd game in 3 days.

Hopefully we see tired Illini legs by the 2nd half.

Minnesota 78-73 Illinois (Mar 1, 2026) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAAW game from March 1, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

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Illinois 82-70 Wisconsin (Mar 4, 2026) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers NCAAW game from March 4, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

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Illinois 71-69 Michigan State (Mar 5, 2026) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Michigan State Spartans NCAAW game, final score 71-69, from March 5, 2026 on ESPN.

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Iowa 64-58 Illinois (Mar 6, 2026) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAAW game, final score 64-58, from March 6, 2026 on ESPN.

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[QChawks]

5:32 tip

 

[Jonesy5960]

Can’t allow the 11 for 19 from 3 again. Get up in their grill.

NO ZONE!!

 

[Jonesy5960]

Emily out again....

 

[Franisdaman]

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[Franisdaman]

Third game in 3 days for the Tryin' Illini.

89-69, IOWA !!!

 

[Hawksfor3]

Go Hawks!

 

[Franisdaman]