Tweetcap: slow start cripples Illinois once again, fall 77-66 to Minnesota

"The Illini have had some slow starts this season."

Currently 0-8. Coming up on four minutes into the game...might be time for a BEvERage

— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) January 4, 2018

Amazing the #illini are down only 11

— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) January 4, 2018

Illini offense tonight: pic.twitter.com/pZdLYKUqQg

— Illini Barstool (@BarstoolILL) January 4, 2018

Being down 17-2 doesn't accurately reflect how badly the #Illini are getting their butts whipped.

— Mark Tupper (@MarkTupper) January 4, 2018

Now it's really ugly. 25-6 Gophers after the Mason three-ball. #Illini

— Erich Fisher (@ETFisher24) January 4, 2018

Greg Eboigbodin ️ pic.twitter.com/CQgWn2PAIn

— IllinoisLoyalty (@IllinoisLoyalty) January 4, 2018

Halftime pic.twitter.com/eQ1a6JSgBd

— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 4, 2018

HALF: Gophers 39, #illini 26
Hey, it could/should be a lot worse. pic.twitter.com/03bXUa3cLz

— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) January 4, 2018

Illinois scoring at a much better clip to start the 2nd half, but no stops at the other end sort of negates that positive development. #Illini

— Scott Richey (@srrichey) January 4, 2018

Greg Eboigbodin (9 pts) has equaled his season point total tonight. He entered the game averaging 0.7 ppg. #Illini down 53-39 | 14:44 2H

— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 4, 2018

Trent & Da'Monte playing like GAMERS

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) January 4, 2018

The #Illini are on an 11-2 run.
Minnesota's lead is cut to 6. 11:05 left.

— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) January 4, 2018

I've turned the Illini game on. This team has its frustrations, but I love how they don't quit and how Underwood makes in-game adjustments.

— Dave Wischnowsky (@wischlist) January 4, 2018

Black has 14 points, all in the 2nd half. #Illini trail 65-60 | 3:54 2H

LET'S GOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/fLsuqudrwF

— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 4, 2018

Credit to Minnesota for making shots, but man they really didn’t get any good looks there. Tough shots

— Brian Binz (@binzy_20) January 4, 2018

For this #Illini team, its not just about finishing strong. It is also about starting a game somewhat strong.

These ghastly starts keep Illinois out of reach even with amazing, gritty comebacks. Gotta make a Starting 5 change.

— Orri Benatar (@obenatar512) January 4, 2018

FINAL: Minnesota 77, Illinois 67 ... #Illini fall to 10-6, 0-3 in #B1G.

— Scott Richey (@srrichey) January 4, 2018