Well now, that was frustrating. To be leading the #7 team in the country nearly the entire game, on their floor, only to lose out in the end makes for a frustrating, painful afternoon. Kalin Lucas and Raymar Morgan played a solid second half for the Spartans, and the Tommy Izzo defense locked down in a big way over the last 4:40 or so. The real story of the game, however, at least from the Illini perspective, was the cold shooting of Demetri McCamey and Trent Meacham. Combined, the two shot 1 for 16, the one being a long three by Trent from the top of the key. A few of Demetri's shots looked like they were going to fall but either rimmed out or flew a tad long. It just happened over and over again. Very annoying to watch.
I do have to hand it to Alex Legion though (not to mention Calvin Brock). Legion had 15 points off the bench and shot the ball with confidence throughout the game. He had a big turnover late when he stepped on the baseline while driving to the basket, but he looks like he is about to break out for a huge game soon.
My bet is it will be Tuesday night against the Buckneyes.
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