We will need another big game from Alvaro.
Iowa is 15-1 this season when Alvaro scores in double figures.
Iowa is 15-1 this season when Alvaro scores in double figures.
*****Iowa vs Illinois NCAAT Game Thread*****
- Thread starter QChawks
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Got a spendy $15 bottle of champagne for tonight. Either result it gets popped, celebrating the men's first Final 4 of my life or a hell of a run to the Elite 8.
Some free pregame reading.
Seems like ever since Condon went full punkazz idiot on him, the beast inside Folgers got woken up.
He's really stepped up since that moment.
Lets get IOWA and 2 other B1G teams into the FINAL FOUR.
Keys to the game: Make good shots, value the ball, no silly turnovers, no defensive lapses, and finally and most importantly, F* Wisconsin.
Enough with these predictions of 72-69, etc! I predict 75-10 and Illinoy is 0 for 30 from three!
Hawks need to do best to limit the slow start in this one too, if they do get off to another one.
Can't let Illinois build a 12+ pt lead right out of the gates.
They'll be a smidge more difficult to come back on than NEB was.
Can't let Illinois build a 12+ pt lead right out of the gates.
They'll be a smidge more difficult to come back on than NEB was.
I'm determined to stay positive today regardless. Making some good food and having some friends over to watch.
Heart says Hawks 68-62.
Heart says Hawks 68-62.
I was already feeling good about this one, but now I am even more so.
NOBODY (experts/predictors) is giving Iowa a chance tonight.
NOBODY (experts/predictors) is giving Iowa a chance tonight.
Hell of a game though. And we competed like warriors.
Good thing the games are played on the hardwood and not in the minds then!
Rebounding and defense determines this one. Once again, I choose to believe in Ben's ability to scheme. Last time we played Illinois half the team was terribly sick. This will be the first time we play them at full strength. Impose your will.