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9-0 #Illini run makes it 11-6 with 13:45 to go...and things are getting fiesty! Double T's handed out. pic.twitter.com/1fBsvLiKv0
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 18, 2017
Teams mixed it up under the hoop. Technicals on Cain and Nichols.
— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 18, 2017
.@Mark_Smith_13 at the rim pic.twitter.com/4UvYvTCieM
— Illini Barstool (@BarstoolILL) November 18, 2017
Nichols breaks the 3 streak.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2017
28-21 #illini. Biggest lead.
Smith misses the three as the first half expires. Has 14 points and helped give the #Illini a 39-32 lead over DePaul
— Erich Fisher (@ETFisher24) November 18, 2017
Halftime pic.twitter.com/Ml5EBCPy0j
— Illini Stats & Notes (@IlliniStats) November 18, 2017
The negatives... Te'Jon Lucas struggling again. Only 5 mins with 2 fouls. Slow start for Finke offensively. 2 fouls & no boards for Black. Alstork has not been good.
— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 18, 2017
Fun one so far at @StateFarmCenter. pic.twitter.com/N7u0NEd1CO
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 18, 2017
I’d say Kipper Nichols was an X factor, but he’s just better than that
— Brian Binz (@binzy_20) November 18, 2017
.@Mark_Alstork steal @kipset7 slam.
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 18, 2017
And @IlliniMBB rebuilds some cushion against DePaul. pic.twitter.com/vd4Hg5POTb
Finke's been active tonight. #illini better with him on the court. He sinks 2 FTs to extend lead to 61-54 with 9:07 left
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2017
The three-point shooting woes have continued for the #illini as they are 4-16 from behind the arc, yet they lead 63-57 with 8:17 remaining in the contest
— Will Gerard (@WillGerard10) November 18, 2017
Williams being dominant on the offensive glass, gets the putback for a season-high 7 points. #Illini up 66-61, 6:51 to go
— Erich Fisher (@ETFisher24) November 18, 2017
Quick 6-0 run for the #Illini and @StateFarmCenter is rockin!
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 18, 2017
75-64 | 3:49 2H pic.twitter.com/xKslkVXhQA
Finke. So graceful on the finish. His manbun flowing perfectly too.
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) November 18, 2017
Needed @Finke_Michael to slam this but 2 points is 2 points ♂️ pic.twitter.com/LlmEnXFVGe
— Illini Barstool (@BarstoolILL) November 18, 2017
Mark Smith 21 points (4-10 shooting, 12-12 FTs) pic.twitter.com/hKujrEkLVr
— ILLINI BASKETBALL UNDEFEATED (@IllinoisLoyalty) November 18, 2017
The Illini's 19 offensive rebounds are the most for an Illini team since Illinois had 25 against Wisconsin 1/8/14
— Illini Stats & Notes (@IlliniStats) November 18, 2017
Great win by OUR #ILLINI in tonight’s in-state showdown! @IlliniMBB pic.twitter.com/CAwR3k1nY6
— Josh Whitman (@IlliniAD) November 18, 2017
Illini beat DePaul! 3-0 on the season! #WeWillWin pic.twitter.com/5hl9Igtonj
— Orange Krush (@Illini_OKrush) November 18, 2017
Nichols matched his career high with 16 points
— Illini Stats & Notes (@IlliniStats) November 18, 2017
The #Illini improve to 3-0 on the season after defeating DePaul 82-73. Smith led all scorers with 21 points, Illini defense looked strong, struggled shooting the ball from deep again (21%), but 27 points from the charity stripe helps that out.
— Erich Fisher (@ETFisher24) November 18, 2017