In order to stay one game in front of the race for the Big Ten regular season title, Indiana must beat Illinois tonight on the road. And even though the Hoosiers clobbered the Fighting Illini 103-69 in Assembly Hall, don’t expect it to be an easy task.
This time, IU will likely be without guard Robert Johnson, who is recovering from a sprained left ankle. His potential absence could mean increased roles for Nick Zeisloft and Harrison Niego along with more backcourt minutes for Troy Williams.
After starting Big Ten play 3-0 on the road, Indiana has dropped three of its last four games away from Assembly Hall.