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Too many wasted possessions in the second half. The accidental tech on Copeland and the goal tend loom large.

Weird. Outside of the first 3 minutes and final 5 minutes, it was a pretty ugly game, but I think Illinois' style had something to do with it. A few things... * Thomas Allen needs to fire away. He's too passive at the 3 point line. As someone said earlier, he doesn't seem to be solid enough to get many backup PG minutes. * We were way too soft with the ball. I lost count of how many times Illinois got a hand on our drives, dribbles and passes. * Astute observation from the color guy saying Roby needs to face the basket when he gets the ball in the high post. Be a threat. You're too good not to. * I continue to like what I see from Nana. Just a solid backup. * Nice efforts all around from the seniors.

That was a thoroughly enjoyable game, except for that final minute. Phew. This will be big come March.

I agree with that.

Do we? We really couldn't handle their toughness. Maybe it's just an awful matchup for us.

Tech should he a tournament team. They have some really good players and a helluva good defense. No shame in losing to this team, only how it happenend.

I think this is right.

Sigh. Our seniors have no idea what a good shot is right now.

Serious question: What positives can we take from tonight?

Can't help but laugh at this point

Of course it's ugly in here. It's ugly on the court. We haven't been competitive at all on the court in the second half. It's frustrating to watch a talented team not move their feet on D and chuck quick, awful shots early in the clock. This team should be better than that.

Yup. I don't care what his box score says. He wasn't good tonight.

Wait until the game is out of reach. Giving away 2 points when we can't score is just poor.

I'm not sure I agree. Two iffy charges on Palmer and an obvious charge on Mooney for an and 1 changed the game. The refs played a large part in this.

Thanks, Tim. Coach your team instead of burying us with techs and wild offense.

The first 5 minutes was particularly painful. Changed the tenor of the game.

Some bad D this half.

Tech is a good team and we are playing awful. Can be both.

Horse S.

Refs are so awful

Tech is good.

Tech up 9-0 in second chance points. Can't have that.

Our senior point guard needs to get us some better looks. No more early offense. Drive and kick. Drive and kick. Drive and drop off to Roby.

Just a killer clubbing that missed FT.

Keep your arms straight up!