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Today’s U: Illinois Fighting Illini Can Still Overcome So-So Opening Weekend
Talk about a whirlwind weekend.
The Illinois Fighting Illini opened the season with mixed projections. Generally, most viewed Illinois as a team right on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament. It was a roster with talent, but one that also had depth concerns and serious questions about the team’s point guard position.
The State Journal-Register: PCCC hopes to boost attendance at last 2 Illini games
The Prairie Capital Convention Center hopes to increase attendance at its last two Fighting Illini basketball games this month.