It was time for the annual Illini game in Chicago at the United Center. They were playing Auburn. They had lost the past 3 years. Last years game was particularly brutal because they were 9-0 before they lost to Nevada 48-64. It was the beginning of a tumble that would cost the coach his job.
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This year they had 47 points at half-time. Looking much better!
We had great seats. 7 rows up below the basket. Here is a panorama with my iphone
Uncle Cuda was along for the ride and we had a great time
In the end, the Illini won 81-79. It wasn't as close as it seems because they scored on a buzzer beater 3-point shot to make it close. It's definitely more fun when they win. They are now 13-1 and ranked 12 in the country. But they are facing a powerful Big Ten this year. Still I bet they make the tourney (and beat NW at least once). This is a fun picture with a fisheye lens that I got for my iphone for Xmas. You will be seeing it again in the future (I'm sure)
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