Anytime the Illini travel to the Kohl Center to take on the Badgers, I am reminded of Jack Ingram's clutch performance on January 25, 2005.Sconnie had won 38 straight at the Kohl Center when the 19-0 Illini rolled into town. The Badgers were ranked #10 in the country with a roster of the likes of Ray Nixon, Sharif Chambliss, Alando Tucker and Kammron Taylor. They even led midway through the second half.
Enter Jack Ingram who drained two clutch threes (one with 8:19 to go, the other 4o seconds later) to give the Illini the lead for good. Jimmy Augustine, Luther Head and the boys would lead the way in finishing off the Badgers improving the Illini to 20-0 on the season.
Tonight's game may even have higher stakes. After Saturday night's huge win over Michigan St., the Illini need at least one more impressive victory to cement their tourney status. While they have a few more shots to pick up that win (Wisconsin at home, Ohio St. twice and at Purdue), a win tonight would be some kind of nice.
Let's get it dun, Illini.
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