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

QChawks

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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
 

KurtWarner

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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
 
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o_AMAYS

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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).
 

Omahawk57

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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.
 

Randon

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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.
 

HIWILLE

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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

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Hannah playing

napoleon dynamite yes GIF
 

RuggieC

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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.
 

Franisdaman

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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.




 
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