Illini Face Huskies in Big Ten Tournament

0:00On March 11th, the Illinois Fighting Illini head into the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago as the number 4 seed with big hopes for a strong conference. Run and even a shot at the national title, they face the winner of the number 5 Wisconsin Badgers and number 12 Washington Huskies match up on Friday at 2.30pm. Eastern Time On, the Big Ten Network, the Huskies just advanced after beating Southern California 83-79 in overtime on Wednesday. Illinois knows both teams well from regular season games, holding off Washington 75-66 during a long win streak and dropping a close 92-90 row decision to Wisconsin. That sets up potential rematches if they keep advancing. Coach Brad Underwood gave the team two days off to reset after the regular season, stressing the knee for upperclassmen to guide freshmen new to, postseason pressure. He wants them to embrace the intensity while staying united. With games packed into three days, a solid tournament could build real momentum heading

1:03into the NCAA tournament and shake off their late season struggles.