Illinois needs to win this game so they can move to 5-0 on the season and help solidify their legitimacy.
Here is an evaluation of Winthrop.
Winthrop Eagles Overview
Winthrop is 2-1 on the season with their only loss coming to a really good Florida State team, 100-86.
Leading Scorer
The leading scorer for the Eagles this season is Xavier Cooks.
Cooks is averaging 16.7 points per game while also pulling down 5.3 rebounds per game. He is a very athletic player that could cause problems for the Illini.