Orlando Antigua Associate Head Coach | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Orlando Antigua Associate Head Coach | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
The Illinois Fighting Illini, ranked 19th, are set to face Indiana in a road game on Tuesday. The match is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Both teams share a conference record of 4-2 in the Big Ten.
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood expressed optimism about the upcoming game, highlighting the team's recent performances: "Illinois has won two of its last three games at Indiana." He noted that the team is currently No. 9 in the NCAA NET rankings and leads among Big Ten teams with four Quad 1 wins.
The Illini have been successful on the road this season, with a combined record of 4-2 in away and neutral site games. Coach Underwood's squad aims to secure their third consecutive Big Ten road victory.
Freshman guard Kasparas Jakucionis leads Illinois in scoring with an average of 16.4 points per game and has been pivotal in several matches this season. Sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic contributes significantly as well, averaging nearly a double-double with 12.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.
Underwood acknowledged the team's new composition following their Elite Eight appearance last year: "Newcomers to the Illini roster have accounted for 91.7% of the team's scoring so far."
The Illini's defense has also been notable, ranking eighth nationally in effective field goal percentage defense according to KenPom metrics.
As Illinois prepares for their challenging schedule ahead, including four Quad 1 matchups by month's end, they remain focused on maintaining their competitive edge within the conference.
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