Takeaways: UO 81 NU 75

[lou v]

Windham's career-high 20 points not enough in 81-75 loss at Oregon

Freshman KJ Windham burst onto the scene with 20 points but NU couldn't overcome a 14-point halftime deficit.

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[Hungry Jack]

I love how this team grinds and fights. No quit in them. Take away 2 of the top players from any team, and it would be decimated. It's a credit to our coaches that these guys haven't mailed it in.

 

[MC_Cat]

I love how this time grinds and fights. No quit in them. Take away 2 of the top players from any team, and it would be decimated. It's a credit to our coaches that these guys haven't mailed it in.

And the players' leadership.

 

[GatoLouco]

We'll steal a couple more wins this year. And it won't be necessarily against MN. There are nights things go particularly well and, at the same time, not so well for opponents.

 

[combes]

Illinois struggled missing Jakucionis and Ivisic for 6 games. Best two players. Ivisic is still playing on a bad ankle after having mono. Multiple other players have had the flu and missed multiple games. It’s tough to play as well when your best players are out.

But it’s not as tough as you guys have had it. Two of your top 3 guys out for the season. I enjoyed watching you play last night. No give up.