Illinois’ start to the 2018-2019 campaign was just draining to many fans. For the second-straight season under Brad Underwood, the Illini seemed to be driving straight into a dark hole. They were 5-14 overall and 1-7 in the Big Ten at one time this season. But, in the last six games, something has changed with this program. Illinois has rattled off four-straight wins and five out of their last six. This is a different team now.
With this current surge, the Illini now sit at 10-15 overall and 6-8 in Big Ten play. This has Illinois as the No.