CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Indiana’s improved road effort continued Sunday at the State Farm Center against Illinois, but once again it came in a loss.
Indiana’s 67-66 loss to Illinois wasn’t the result of anything particularly wrong the Hoosiers did.
Trayce Jackson-Davis had another double-double, the guard play was better and Indiana won the rebounding battle by eight.
But late foul calls didn’t go Indiana’s way, Jackson-Davis missed two crucial free throws and Illinois hit theirs to seal the win.
Here are five takeaways from the loss to the Fighting Illini:
· Indiana’s three main guards rose to the occasion: After a much-maligned showing during the Purdue loss, Al Durham, Devonte Green and Rob Phinisee attacked more offensively and produced points for Indiana.