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The Illini 7-footer returned to form on Saturday night, controlling the game on both sides of the floor
Tomislav Ivisic and Keaton Wagler each scored 16 points and No. 14 Illinois beat No. 13 Tennessee 75-62 Saturday night in the second part of the Music City Madness.
The Illinois Fighting Illini and Tennessee Volunteers meet Saturday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, with tip-off set for 8 p.m. ET.
The No. 13 Tennessee Volunteers square off against the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
Saturday night in the Music City featured two teams in desperate need of a high-profile win to add to their March resume. But for as much as these teams desperately needed that elusive quad one win, neither could get out of its own way.
The Illini recognize the challenge they're up against. Underwood explained the plan of attack, and we kindly offered some suggestions to enhance it.
Nate Ament is averaging 17.1 points and 7.4 rebounds for Tennessee basketball, but has struggled in the past three games against better teams.
Tennessee turns the ball over on 15.6% of its offensive plays, whereas Illinois turns it over on around 12%. Illinois has rarely capitalized on miscues this season, but hopefully we see a change tomorrow.