Half 1
Connecticut lineup: C Kemp (95%), PF O'Keefe (95%), SF Metcalf (95%), SG Lambert (95%), PG Gonazales (95%)
N Illinois lineup: C Razo (96%), PF Colbeck (96%), SF Worsham (96%), SG Graham (96%), PG Miller (96%)
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Razo wins tipoff.
N Illinois possession. 20:00 remaining.
Miller drives to left wing.
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Miller passes to Colbeck (high post).
Colbeck attempts jump shot over Kemp. Good!
Connecticut: 0, N Illinois: 2
Connecticut possession. 19:51 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Gonazales.
Gonazales drives to point.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Gonazales drives to point.
Gonazales passes to Kemp (right baseline).
Kemp attempts fadeaway jump shot against Colbeck. Good!
Connecticut: 2, N Illinois: 2
N Illinois possession. 19:34 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to right wing.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Worsham (right wing).
Worsham (doubled) drives to basket.
Worsham attempts hook shot over Gonazales.
Worsham fouled by Gonazales (1 personal, 1 team).
N Illinois substitutes Fisher (96%) for Graham (94%) at SG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Worsham takes free throw. Good.
Worsham takes free throw. Not good.
O'Keefe (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 2, N Illinois: 3
Connecticut possession. 19:17 remaining.
Gonazales drives to left wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Gonazales passes to Lambert (point).
Lambert passes to Kemp (high post).
Kemp passes to Metcalf (low post).
Metcalf attempts hook shot against Razo. Not good.
Gonazales (CN) gets offensive rebound.
Connecticut: 2, N Illinois: 3
Connecticut possession. 18:58 remaining.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Gonazales passes to Metcalf (right baseline).
Metcalf attempts fadeaway jump shot against Fisher. Good!
That makes 2 assists for Gonazales.
Connecticut: 4, N Illinois: 3
N Illinois possession. 18:52 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Worsham (backcourt).
Worsham passes to Miller (point).
Connecticut giving light help.
Miller passes to Worsham (left baseline).
Worsham passes to Fisher (point).
Fisher attempts fadeaway jump shot against Gonazales.
Fisher fouled by Gonazales (2 personal, 2 team).
Connecticut substitutes Sisco (95%) for Gonazales (90%) at PG.
N Illinois substitutes Garcia (96%) for Colbeck (92%) at PF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Fisher takes free throw. Good.
Fisher takes free throw. Not good.
O'Keefe (CN) gets defensive rebound.
That was rebound number 2 for O'Keefe!
Connecticut: 4, N Illinois: 4
Connecticut possession. 18:31 remaining.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Kemp (low post).
Kemp attempts dunk against Razo.
Kemp fouled by Razo (1 personal, 1 team).
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Kemp takes free throw. Not good.
Kemp takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 5, N Illinois: 4
N Illinois possession. 18:22 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Worsham (backcourt).
Worsham passes to Razo (left wing).
Razo, Miller, and Worsham get 3-on-2.
Razo passes to Miller. Shot good.
Connecticut: 5, N Illinois: 6
Connecticut possession. 18:11 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois giving light help.
Sisco drives to point.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (high post).
Metcalf attempts hook shot in front of Miller. Not good.
Razo (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 5, N Illinois: 6
N Illinois possession. 17:55 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Miller fouled by Sisco (1 personal, 3 team).
N Illinois substitutes Graham (96%) for Fisher (90%) at SG, Colbeck (95%) for Garcia (92%) at PF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Connecticut: 5, N Illinois: 6
N Illinois possession. 17:49 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Worsham (backcourt).
Worsham passes to Razo (point).
Connecticut giving light help.
Razo passes to Colbeck (high post).
Colbeck attempts fadeaway jump shot over Kemp. Good!
Colbeck has 4 points!
Connecticut: 5, N Illinois: 8
Connecticut possession. 17:37 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to left wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (low post).
Metcalf passes to Lambert (left wing).
Lambert passes to Kemp (low post).
Kemp attempts jump shot over Razo. Good.
That makes 5 points for Kemp.
Connecticut: 7, N Illinois: 8
N Illinois possession. 17:16 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Worsham (backcourt).
Worsham passes to Colbeck (point).
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Colbeck drives to foul line.
Colbeck attempts fadeaway jump shot against Kemp. Good!
Connecticut: 7, N Illinois: 10
Connecticut possession. 17:04 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to left wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Lambert (left wing).
Lambert can't control the ball; turnover.
Connecticut: 7, N Illinois: 10
N Illinois possession. 16:54 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Worsham (backcourt).
Worsham drives to backcourt.
Worsham passes to Colbeck (left wing).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Colbeck passes to Miller (point).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Sisco.
Connecticut: 7, N Illinois: 10
N Illinois possession. 16:41 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller (22 seconds on shot clock).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Worsham (high post).
Worsham passes to Colbeck (low post, doubled).
Colbeck attempts hook shot over Kemp.
Colbeck fouled by Kemp (1 personal, 4 team).
N Illinois substitutes Morgan (96%) for Worsham (83%) at SF, Fisher (94%) for Graham (90%) at SG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Colbeck takes free throw. Not good.
Colbeck takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 7, N Illinois: 11
Connecticut possession. 16:31 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to left wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (right wing).
Metcalf passes to Sisco (left wing).
Sisco passes to Kemp (low post).
Kemp attempts jump shot in front of Razo. Good.
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 11
N Illinois possession. 16:12 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to point.
Miller loses control; turnover.
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 11
Connecticut possession. 16:05 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
N Illinois giving light help.
Sisco passes to Lambert (point).
Lambert passes to Kemp (right wing).
Kemp fouled by Razo (2 personal, 2 team).
N Illinois substitutes Garcia (96%) for Razo (83%) at C .
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 11
Connecticut possession. 15:57 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
N Illinois giving light help.
Sisco passes to Lambert (right corner).
Lambert can't control the ball; stolen by Miller.
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 11
N Illinois possession. 15:51 remaining.
Miller drives to right wing.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Sisco.
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 11
N Illinois possession. 15:46 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller (30 seconds on shot clock).
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Fisher (backcourt).
Fisher passes to Garcia (left wing).
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Garcia passes to Miller (right wing).
Miller passes to Garcia (low post, doubled).
Garcia attempts hook shot in front of Kemp.
Shot tipped by O'Keefe.
O'Keefe (CN) gets defensive rebound.
O'Keefe has grabbed 3 boards.
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 11
Connecticut possession. 15:28 remaining.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois giving light help.
Sisco passes to Kemp (low post).
Kemp attempts hook shot against Garcia. Not good.
Miller (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 11
N Illinois possession. 15:17 remaining.
Miller drives to left wing.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller (doubled) drives to basket.
Miller passes to Colbeck (right baseline).
Colbeck attempts fadeaway jump shot in front of Metcalf. Not good.
Sisco (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 11
Connecticut possession. 15:05 remaining.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco drives to right baseline.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (left baseline).
Metcalf fouled by Morgan (1 personal, 3 team).
Connecticut substitutes Davis (95%) for Sisco (81%) at PG, Gadea (95%) for O'Keefe (78%) at PF.
N Illinois substitutes Graham (95%) for Fisher (89%) at SG, Micetich (96%) for Miller (79%) at PG, Worsham (88%) for Morgan (91%) at SF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 11
Connecticut possession. 14:58 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Davis.
N Illinois giving light help.
Davis passes to Gadea (left wing).
Gadea passes to Davis (left wing).
Davis attempts 3 pointer against Worsham. Not good.
Worsham (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 11
N Illinois possession. 14:44 remaining.
Micetich drives to right wing.
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Micetich passes to Colbeck (right baseline).
Colbeck attempts fadeaway jump shot over Metcalf. Good.
Colbeck now has 9 points!
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 13
Connecticut possession. 14:34 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Davis.
Davis drives to left wing.
N Illinois giving light help.
Davis passes to Lambert (left wing).
Lambert passes to Davis (right wing).
Davis attempts 3 pointer over Micetich. Not good.
Worsham (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
That makes 2 boards for Worsham!
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 13
N Illinois possession. 14:14 remaining.
Micetich drives to point.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Micetich passes to Garcia (low post, doubled).
Garcia attempts hook shot against Kemp. Not good.
Kemp (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 13
Connecticut possession. 14:03 remaining.
Davis drives to right wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Davis passes to Gadea (right baseline).
Gadea attempts jump shot in front of Colbeck. Not good.
Davis (CN) gets offensive rebound.
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 13
Connecticut possession. 13:50 remaining.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Davis passes to Lambert (left wing).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Worsham.
Connecticut: 9, N Illinois: 13
Connecticut possession. 13:46 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Davis (31 seconds on shot clock).
N Illinois giving light help.
Davis passes to Lambert (right wing).
Lambert passes to Gadea (right baseline).
Gadea attempts bank shot against Garcia. Good!
Connecticut: 11, N Illinois: 13
N Illinois possession. 13:33 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Micetich.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Micetich passes to Worsham (backcourt).
Worsham passes to Graham (left wing).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Graham passes to Micetich (point).
Micetich passes to Garcia (left baseline).
Garcia attempts fadeaway jump shot against Gadea. Good.
Connecticut: 11, N Illinois: 15
Connecticut possession. 13:18 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Davis.
Davis fouled by Micetich (1 personal, 4 team).
Connecticut substitutes Sisco (86%) for Davis (89%) at PG, O'Keefe (82%) for Gadea (90%) at PF.
N Illinois substitutes Cook (96%) for Colbeck (80%) at PF, Morgan (96%) for Worsham (83%) at SF, Miller (84%) for Micetich (91%) at PG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Connecticut: 11, N Illinois: 15
Connecticut possession. 13:15 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to left wing.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Miller.
Connecticut: 11, N Illinois: 15
Connecticut possession. 13:09 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco (29 seconds on shot clock).
Sisco drives to left wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Lambert (left wing).
Lambert drives to left wing.
Lambert passes to Sisco (right corner).
Sisco attempts 3 pointer in front of Graham. Not good.
O'Keefe fouled by Cook - loose ball (1 personal, 5 team).
Connecticut substitutes Davis (91%) for Lambert (73%) at SG, Gadea (91%) for Kemp (75%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Fisher (95%) for Graham (88%) at SG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Connecticut: 11, N Illinois: 15
Connecticut possession. 12:45 remaining.
Davis inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco fouled by Miller (1 personal, 6 team).
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Connecticut: 11, N Illinois: 15
Connecticut possession. 12:42 remaining.
Davis inbounds to Sisco.
N Illinois giving light help.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (low post).
Metcalf can't control the ball; turnover.
Connecticut: 11, N Illinois: 15
N Illinois possession. 12:34 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Garcia (left wing).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Garcia (doubled) drives to basket.
Garcia attempts off-balance shot against Gadea. Good.
Connecticut: 11, N Illinois: 17
Connecticut possession. 12:24 remaining.
Davis inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Davis (left wing).
Davis attempts 3 pointer against Morgan. Not good.
Morgan (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 11, N Illinois: 17
N Illinois possession. 12:07 remaining.
Miller drives to left wing.
Connecticut giving light help.
Miller (doubled) drives to basket.
Miller loses control; turnover.
Connecticut: 11, N Illinois: 17
Connecticut possession. 11:58 remaining.
Davis inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois giving light help.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (right baseline).
Metcalf attempts fadeaway jump shot over Fisher. Not good.
Ball out of bounds off Morgan (NIL).
Connecticut: 11, N Illinois: 17
Connecticut possession. 11:45 remaining.
Davis inbounds to Sisco.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Gadea (point).
Gadea passes to Metcalf (high post).
Metcalf passes to Davis (right wing).
Davis drives to basket.
Davis attempts off-balance shot over Fisher.
Davis fouled by Fisher (1 personal, 7 team).
Connecticut substitutes Payne (95%) for Metcalf (72%) at SF, Kemp (78%) for Gadea (88%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Razo (94%) for Garcia (82%) at C , Worsham (88%) for Morgan (90%) at SF, Colbeck (84%) for Cook (91%) at PF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Davis takes free throw. Good.
Davis takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 13, N Illinois: 17
N Illinois possession. 11:30 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to point.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Razo (low post, doubled).
Razo fouled by Kemp (2 personal, 5 team).
Connecticut substitutes Gadea (89%) for Kemp (78%) at C , Lambert (77%) for Davis (87%) at SG.
N Illinois substitutes Micetich (95%) for Miller (79%) at PG, Graham (93%) for Fisher (90%) at SG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Connecticut: 13, N Illinois: 17
N Illinois possession. 11:17 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Micetich.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Micetich (doubled) drives to basket.
Micetich passes to Razo (low post, doubled).
Razo attempts jump shot over Gadea. Not good.
Payne fouled by Worsham - loose ball (1 personal, 8 team).
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Payne takes free throw. Good.
Payne takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 15, N Illinois: 17
N Illinois possession. 11:04 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Micetich.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Micetich drives to backcourt.
Micetich passes to Graham (backcourt).
Graham passes to Micetich (right wing).
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Micetich passes to Razo (high post).
Razo attempts hook shot over Gadea. Not good.
O'Keefe (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 15, N Illinois: 17
Connecticut possession. 10:46 remaining.
Sisco drives to left wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco drives to left wing.
Sisco fouled by Micetich (2 personal, 9 team).
N Illinois substitutes Miller (81%) for Micetich (93%) at PG, Garcia (85%) for Colbeck (83%) at PF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Sisco takes free throw. Good.
Sisco takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 17, N Illinois: 17
N Illinois possession. 10:38 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Worsham (backcourt).
Worsham passes to Garcia (point).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Garcia passes to Worsham (left baseline).
Worsham (doubled) drives to basket.
Worsham attempts jump shot in front of Lambert.
Shot blocked by Gadea.
Connecticut: 17, N Illinois: 17
Connecticut possession. 10:22 remaining.
Lambert, O'Keefe, and Payne get 3-on-2.
Lambert passes to O'Keefe. Shot good.
Connecticut: 19, N Illinois: 17
N Illinois possession. 10:20 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Graham (backcourt).
Graham passes to Worsham (right wing).
Connecticut giving light help.
Worsham passes to Razo (left baseline).
Razo attempts fadeaway jump shot against O'Keefe. Not good.
Payne (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 19, N Illinois: 17
Connecticut possession. 10:06 remaining.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Gadea (left baseline).
Gadea attempts bank shot in front of Garcia. Good.
That makes 4 points for Gadea!
Connecticut: 21, N Illinois: 17
N Illinois possession. 9:56 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Graham (backcourt).
Graham passes to Garcia (right wing).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Garcia (doubled) drives to basket.
Garcia attempts hook shot over Gadea.
Garcia fouled by Gadea (1 personal, 6 team).
Connecticut substitutes Metcalf (77%) for Payne (88%) at SF, Davis (92%) for Lambert (73%) at SG.
N Illinois substitutes Fisher (94%) for Graham (87%) at SG, Morgan (95%) for Worsham (82%) at SF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Garcia takes free throw. Not good.
Garcia takes free throw. Not good.
O'Keefe (CN) gets defensive rebound.
O'Keefe now has 5 rebounds.
Connecticut: 21, N Illinois: 17
Connecticut possession. 9:43 remaining.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois giving light help.
Sisco passes to Gadea (point).
Gadea drives to foul line.
Gadea attempts hook shot over Garcia.
Gadea fouled by Garcia (1 personal, 10 team).
N Illinois substitutes Colbeck (86%) for Garcia (82%) at PF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Gadea takes free throw. Good.
Gadea takes free throw. Good.
That makes 6 points for Gadea!
Connecticut: 23, N Illinois: 17
N Illinois possession. 9:30 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Razo (left wing).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Razo (doubled) drives to basket.
Razo attempts hook shot over Gadea. Good.
Connecticut: 23, N Illinois: 19
Connecticut possession. 9:18 remaining.
Davis inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to left wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Davis (right corner).
Davis attempts 3 pointer against Fisher. Good.
That was assist number 3 for Sisco.
Connecticut: 26, N Illinois: 19
N Illinois possession. 9:03 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Fisher (backcourt).
Fisher passes to Miller (backcourt).
Miller passes to Razo (point).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Razo passes to Colbeck (low post, doubled).
Colbeck attempts jump shot over Gadea. Not good.
Metcalf (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 26, N Illinois: 19
Connecticut possession. 8:49 remaining.
Sisco drives to left wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Davis (point).
Davis attempts 3 pointer over Miller. Good.
Davis has scored 8 points!
That makes 4 assists for Sisco!
Connecticut: 29, N Illinois: 19
N Illinois possession. 8:37 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Morgan (backcourt).
Morgan passes to Colbeck (right wing).
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Colbeck passes to Morgan (right baseline).
Morgan attempts jump shot in front of Sisco. Not good.
Davis (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Davis now has 2 rebounds!
Connecticut: 29, N Illinois: 19
Connecticut possession. 8:26 remaining.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Gadea (left baseline).
Gadea attempts fadeaway jump shot in front of Razo.
Gadea fouled by Razo (3 personal, 11 team).
Connecticut substitutes DeFalco (95%) for O'Keefe (70%) at PF, Gonazales (94%) for Sisco (73%) at PG, Payne (94%) for Metcalf (73%) at SF.
N Illinois substitutes Cook (95%) for Razo (82%) at C , Alvarenga (96%) for Miller (74%) at PG, Graham (92%) for Fisher (88%) at SG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Gadea takes free throw. Good.
Gadea takes free throw. Good.
Gadea has 8 points!
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 19
N Illinois possession. 8:17 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Alvarenga.
Alvarenga drives to point.
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Alvarenga passes to Colbeck (high post).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Gonazales.
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 19
N Illinois possession. 8:05 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Alvarenga (23 seconds on shot clock).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Alvarenga drives to foul line.
Alvarenga attempts fadeaway jump shot against Gonazales. Good!
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 21
Connecticut possession. 7:58 remaining.
Davis inbounds to Gonazales.
Gonazales drives to left wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Gonazales passes to Payne (point).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Alvarenga.
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 21
Connecticut possession. 7:48 remaining.
Davis inbounds to Gonazales (25 seconds on shot clock).
N Illinois giving light help.
Gonazales drives to left wing.
Gonazales passes to Davis (left corner).
Davis passes to Gadea (right wing).
Gadea attempts fadeaway jump shot over Alvarenga. Not good.
Colbeck (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 21
N Illinois possession. 7:29 remaining.
Alvarenga drives to left wing.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Alvarenga passes to Cook (high post).
Cook attempts hook shot in front of Gadea. Not good.
Gadea (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 21
Connecticut possession. 7:16 remaining.
Gonazales drives to left wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Gonazales passes to Payne (point).
Payne attempts 3 pointer against Alvarenga. Not good.
Alvarenga (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 21
N Illinois possession. 7:02 remaining.
Alvarenga drives to point.
Alvarenga fouled by Gonazales (3 personal, 7 team).
Connecticut substitutes Sisco (76%) for Gonazales (90%) at PG, Lambert (79%) for Davis (84%) at SG, Kemp (91%) for Gadea (76%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Worsham (91%) for Morgan (85%) at SF, Garcia (89%) for Colbeck (79%) at PF, Fisher (92%) for Graham (88%) at SG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Alvarenga takes free throw. Good.
Alvarenga takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 23
Connecticut possession. 6:57 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Kemp (low post).
Kemp can't control the ball; stolen by Alvarenga.
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 23
N Illinois possession. 6:49 remaining.
Alvarenga drives to left wing.
Connecticut giving light help.
Alvarenga passes to Worsham (right wing).
Worsham passes to Cook (low post, doubled).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Sisco.
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 23
N Illinois possession. 6:39 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Alvarenga (25 seconds on shot clock).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Alvarenga passes to Fisher (point).
Fisher attempts 3 pointer over Sisco. Good.
That makes 4 points for Fisher.
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 26
Connecticut possession. 6:30 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Lambert throws ball out of bounds; turnover.
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 26
N Illinois possession. 6:26 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Alvarenga.
Connecticut giving light help.
Alvarenga passes to Fisher (point).
Fisher passes to Garcia (right baseline).
Garcia attempts fadeaway jump shot in front of Payne. Not good.
DeFalco (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 26
Connecticut possession. 6:14 remaining.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Lambert (right corner).
Lambert attempts 3 pointer against Fisher. Not good.
Fisher (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 26
N Illinois possession. 6:05 remaining.
Alvarenga drives to right wing.
Connecticut giving light help.
Alvarenga passes to Worsham (right baseline).
Worsham passes to Alvarenga (right corner).
Alvarenga (doubled) drives to basket.
Alvarenga attempts jump shot over Sisco. Good.
Connecticut: 31, N Illinois: 28
Connecticut possession. 5:46 remaining.
N Illinois calls full timeout.
Connecticut substitutes Metcalf (81%) for Payne (91%) at SF, O'Keefe (78%) for DeFalco (91%) at PF, Davis (90%) for Sisco (76%) at PG.
N Illinois substitutes Miller (82%) for Alvarenga (93%) at PG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Lambert inbounds to Davis.
Davis drives to right wing.
N Illinois giving light help.
Davis passes to Kemp (low post).
Kemp attempts dunk in front of Cook. Good.
Connecticut: 33, N Illinois: 28
N Illinois possession. 5:31 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Fisher (backcourt).
Fisher passes to Garcia (left wing).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Garcia passes to Miller (left wing).
Miller passes to Cook (left baseline).
Cook attempts fadeaway jump shot over O'Keefe. Not good.
O'Keefe (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 33, N Illinois: 28
Connecticut possession. 5:10 remaining.
Davis drives to point.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Davis passes to Lambert (right wing).
Lambert passes to Metcalf (low post).
Metcalf attempts hook shot against Cook.
Metcalf fouled by Cook (2 personal, 12 team).
Connecticut substitutes DeFalco (94%) for Kemp (88%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Graham (92%) for Fisher (89%) at SG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Metcalf takes free throw. Good.
Metcalf takes free throw. Good.
Metcalf has scored 4 points!
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 28
N Illinois possession. 4:58 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Graham (backcourt).
Graham passes to Worsham (point).
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Worsham passes to Graham (right wing).
Graham attempts 3 pointer over Davis. Not good.
DeFalco (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 28
Connecticut possession. 4:45 remaining.
Davis drives to point.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Davis passes to Lambert (point).
Lambert drives to foul line.
Lambert passes to Metcalf (low post).
Metcalf attempts off-balance shot in front of Cook. Not good.
Garcia (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 28
N Illinois possession. 4:25 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Connecticut giving light help.
Miller passes to Worsham (right corner).
Worsham drives to right baseline.
Worsham attempts fadeaway jump shot over Davis. Good.
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 30
Connecticut possession. 4:13 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Davis.
Davis drives to point.
N Illinois giving light help.
Davis passes to Metcalf (left baseline).
Metcalf passes to Lambert (point).
Lambert passes to Davis (point).
Davis attempts 3 pointer against Miller. Not good.
Graham fouled by Metcalf - loose ball (1 personal, 8 team).
Connecticut substitutes Gadea (87%) for DeFalco (90%) at C , Sisco (80%) for Davis (84%) at PG.
N Illinois substitutes Colbeck (90%) for Garcia (84%) at PF, Garcia (84%) for Cook (86%) at C .
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Graham takes free throw. Good.
Graham takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 32
Connecticut possession. 3:56 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Bad pass stolen by Miller.
That makes 2 steals for Miller.
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 32
N Illinois possession. 3:54 remaining.
Connecticut giving light help.
Miller passes to Colbeck (high post).
Colbeck (doubled) drives to basket.
Colbeck attempts off-balance shot against Gadea. Not good.
Gadea (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 32
Connecticut possession. 3:44 remaining.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Gadea (point).
Gadea passes to Sisco (left wing).
Sisco passes to Gadea (right baseline).
Gadea attempts fadeaway jump shot in front of Garcia. Not good.
Worsham (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 32
N Illinois possession. 3:28 remaining.
Miller drives to right wing.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller drives to right wing.
Miller passes to Colbeck (high post).
Colbeck attempts hook shot over Gadea. Good!
Colbeck now has 11 points!
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 34
Connecticut possession. 3:13 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to left wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Gadea (left baseline).
Gadea attempts hook shot over Colbeck. Not good.
Colbeck (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 34
N Illinois possession. 2:59 remaining.
Miller drives to right wing.
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Miller passes to Colbeck (low post, doubled).
Bad pass by Miller; turnover.
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 34
Connecticut possession. 2:52 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to left wing.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Worsham.
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 34
Connecticut possession. 2:43 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco (26 seconds on shot clock).
Sisco drives to left wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Lambert (point).
Bad pass stolen by Miller.
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 34
N Illinois possession. 2:32 remaining.
Miller, Garcia, and Worsham get 3-on-2.
Miller passes to Worsham. Shot not good.
Metcalf (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 34
Connecticut possession. 2:26 remaining.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Gadea (left wing).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Miller.
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 34
Connecticut possession. 2:18 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco (27 seconds on shot clock).
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Lambert (right wing).
Lambert passes to Metcalf (low post).
Metcalf attempts off-balance shot over Garcia. Not good.
Miller (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
That makes 2 boards for Miller.
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 34
N Illinois possession. 2:03 remaining.
Miller drives to left wing.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Colbeck (low post, doubled).
Colbeck fouled by O'Keefe (1 personal, 9 team).
Connecticut substitutes Davis (90%) for Lambert (71%) at SG, Kemp (90%) for Gadea (82%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Fisher (92%) for Graham (83%) at SG, Micetich (95%) for Miller (74%) at PG, Morgan (93%) for Worsham (81%) at SF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Colbeck takes free throw. Good.
Colbeck takes free throw. Good.
Colbeck has 13 points!
Connecticut: 35, N Illinois: 36
Connecticut possession. 1:53 remaining.
Davis inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Davis (left corner).
Davis fouled by Fisher (2 personal, 13 team).
Connecticut substitutes DeFalco (93%) for O'Keefe (70%) at PF.
N Illinois substitutes Cook (93%) for Garcia (80%) at C .
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Davis takes free throw. Not good.
Davis takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 36, N Illinois: 36
N Illinois possession. 1:42 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Micetich.
Micetich drives to left wing.
Connecticut giving light help.
Micetich drives to left wing.
Micetich passes to Morgan (right baseline).
Morgan attempts bank shot in front of Sisco. Not good.
Kemp (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 36, N Illinois: 36
Connecticut possession. 1:24 remaining.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois giving light help.
Sisco passes to Davis (point).
Davis attempts 3 pointer in front of Micetich. Good.
Davis has scored 12 points!
Connecticut: 39, N Illinois: 36
N Illinois possession. 1:17 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Micetich.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Micetich drives to backcourt.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Sisco.
Connecticut: 39, N Illinois: 36
N Illinois possession. 1:13 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Micetich (31 seconds on shot clock).
Micetich drives to point.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Micetich (doubled) drives to basket.
Ball stolen by Davis.
Connecticut: 39, N Illinois: 36
Connecticut possession. 1:01 remaining.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Davis (right wing).
Davis attempts 3 pointer over Micetich. Good.
Davis has scored 15 points!
Connecticut: 42, N Illinois: 36
N Illinois possession. 0:54 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Micetich.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Micetich passes to Fisher (backcourt).
Fisher drives to backcourt.
Fisher drives to left wing.
Connecticut giving light help.
Fisher drives to left baseline.
Fisher attempts fadeaway jump shot over Davis. Good!
Fisher now has 6 points!
Connecticut: 42, N Illinois: 38
Connecticut possession. 0:39 remaining.
Davis inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to left wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Kemp (right baseline).
Kemp can't control the ball; turnover.
Connecticut: 42, N Illinois: 38
N Illinois possession. 0:29 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Micetich.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Micetich drives to backcourt.
Micetich passes to Colbeck (right wing).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Colbeck passes to Micetich (left corner).
Bad pass stolen by Sisco.
Connecticut: 42, N Illinois: 38
Connecticut possession. 0:08 remaining.
Sisco drives to left wing.
N Illinois giving light help.
Sisco passes to Davis (right corner).
Davis fouled by Fisher (3 personal, 14 team).
Connecticut substitutes Gadea (88%) for DeFalco (86%) at PF, Payne (93%) for Metcalf (69%) at SF.
N Illinois substitutes Justus (96%) for Fisher (85%) at SG, Worsham (86%) for Morgan (85%) at SF, Garcia (83%) for Cook (86%) at C .
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Davis takes free throw. Good.
Davis takes free throw. Not good.
Worsham (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 43, N Illinois: 38
Connecticut Stats
Num Name Ps Pts Reb Ast Blk Stl PF Min Rst
2444 Kemp C 9 2 0 0 0 2 11 84
813 O'Keefe PF 2 6 0 1 0 1 14 74
869 Metcalf SF 4 2 0 0 0 1 16 69
11 Lambert SG 0 0 1 0 0 0 14 76
376 Gonazales PG 0 1 2 0 0 3 3 93
2216 DeFalco C 0 2 0 0 0 0 5 86
766 Gadea PF 8 2 0 1 0 1 9 88
870 Payne SF 2 1 0 0 0 0 4 93
5303 Davis SG 16 2 1 0 1 0 10 84
249 Sisco PG 2 1 6 0 1 1 14 72
N Illinois Stats
Num Name Ps Pts Reb Ast Blk Stl PF Min Rst
1846 Razo C 2 1 1 0 0 3 7 92
1874 Cook C 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 86
5327 Colbeck PF 13 2 0 0 0 0 13 79
1603 Garcia PF 4 1 0 0 0 1 12 84
1673 Worsham SF 3 4 0 0 0 1 12 86
1276 Morgan SF 0 1 0 0 0 1 8 86
2014 Graham SG 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 89
2004 Fisher SG 6 1 0 0 0 3 10 85
1718 Justus SG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 96
1924 Miller PG 2 2 2 0 3 1 13 79
3348 Micetich PG 0 0 2 0 0 2 4 88
3271 Alvarenga PG 6 1 1 0 1 0 3 95
Half 2
Connecticut substitutes Lambert (87%) for Davis (89%) at SG, O'Keefe (85%) for Gadea (90%) at PF, Gadea (90%) for Kemp (89%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Miller (89%) for Micetich (94%) at PG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
N Illinois possession. 20:00 remaining.
Justus inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Worsham (backcourt).
Worsham passes to Justus (point).
Connecticut giving light help.
Justus passes to Worsham (left wing).
Worsham (doubled) drives to basket.
Worsham passes to Miller (point).
Miller drives to foul line.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Lambert.
Connecticut: 43, N Illinois: 38
N Illinois possession. 19:38 remaining.
Justus inbounds to Miller (13 seconds on shot clock).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Worsham (point).
Worsham (doubled) drives to basket.
Worsham loses control; turnover.
Connecticut: 43, N Illinois: 38
Connecticut possession. 19:26 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Payne (left wing).
Payne attempts 3 pointer against Worsham. Good!
Sisco now has 7 assists!
Connecticut: 46, N Illinois: 38
N Illinois possession. 19:15 remaining.
Justus inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Colbeck (point).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Colbeck passes to Justus (right wing).
Justus attempts 3 pointer over Sisco. Good.
Connecticut: 46, N Illinois: 41
Connecticut possession. 19:01 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Payne (right corner).
Payne fouled by Worsham (2 personal, 1 team).
Connecticut substitutes Metcalf (82%) for Payne (88%) at SF, Davis (89%) for Sisco (79%) at PG, Kemp (89%) for Gadea (86%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Graham (91%) for Justus (91%) at SG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Connecticut: 46, N Illinois: 41
Connecticut possession. 18:47 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Davis.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Davis passes to Kemp (right baseline).
Kemp attempts hook shot over Garcia. Good.
That makes 11 points for Kemp.
Davis has made 2 assists.
Connecticut: 48, N Illinois: 41
N Illinois possession. 18:37 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Graham (backcourt).
Graham passes to Miller (point).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Worsham (left wing).
Worsham (doubled) drives to basket.
Worsham passes to Garcia (right wing).
Garcia attempts fadeaway jump shot over Davis. Not good.
Davis (CN) gets defensive rebound.
That was rebound number 3 for Davis.
Connecticut: 48, N Illinois: 41
Connecticut possession. 18:21 remaining.
Davis drives to left wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Davis passes to Metcalf (point).
Metcalf passes to Kemp (right wing).
Kemp drives to foul line.
Ball stolen by Colbeck.
Connecticut: 48, N Illinois: 41
N Illinois possession. 18:08 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Worsham (point).
Worsham passes to Garcia (low post, doubled).
Garcia attempts off-balance shot against Kemp. Good.
Garcia has 6 points!
Connecticut: 48, N Illinois: 43
Connecticut possession. 17:56 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Davis.
Davis drives to point.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Davis passes to Metcalf (right wing).
Metcalf passes to Davis (left corner).
Bad pass stolen by Worsham.
Connecticut: 48, N Illinois: 43
N Illinois possession. 17:38 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Connecticut giving light help.
Miller passes to Worsham (right baseline).
Worsham passes to Colbeck (right baseline).
Colbeck attempts fadeaway jump shot over Metcalf. Good!
Connecticut: 48, N Illinois: 45
Connecticut possession. 17:25 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Davis.
Davis drives to left wing.
Davis fouled by Miller (2 personal, 2 team).
Connecticut substitutes Sisco (83%) for Davis (85%) at PG, Gadea (89%) for Kemp (85%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Morgan (92%) for Worsham (81%) at SF, Cook (92%) for Colbeck (80%) at PF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Connecticut: 48, N Illinois: 45
Connecticut possession. 17:18 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (low post).
Metcalf attempts hook shot over Garcia.
Metcalf fouled by Garcia (2 personal, 3 team).
N Illinois substitutes Micetich (94%) for Miller (80%) at PG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Metcalf takes free throw. Good.
Metcalf takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 50, N Illinois: 45
N Illinois possession. 17:04 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Micetich.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Micetich drives to backcourt.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Sisco.
Connecticut: 50, N Illinois: 45
N Illinois possession. 16:55 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Micetich (26 seconds on shot clock).
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Micetich passes to Graham (backcourt).
Graham drives to point.
Graham and Micetich get 2-on-1.
Graham passes to Micetich. Shot good.
Connecticut: 50, N Illinois: 47
Connecticut possession. 16:44 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to left wing.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Morgan.
Connecticut: 50, N Illinois: 47
Connecticut possession. 16:36 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco (27 seconds on shot clock).
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (right baseline).
Metcalf attempts fadeaway jump shot against Graham. Not good.
O'Keefe (CN) gets offensive rebound.
Connecticut: 50, N Illinois: 47
Connecticut possession. 16:23 remaining.
N Illinois giving light help.
O'Keefe passes to Sisco (point).
Sisco passes to Gadea (left wing).
Gadea drives to basket.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Garcia.
Connecticut: 50, N Illinois: 47
Connecticut possession. 16:15 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco (27 seconds on shot clock).
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Lambert (left corner).
Lambert attempts 3 pointer over Morgan. Good.
Connecticut: 53, N Illinois: 47
N Illinois possession. 16:04 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Micetich.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Micetich passes to Morgan (backcourt).
Morgan drives to backcourt.
Morgan passes to Cook (right wing).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Cook passes to Micetich (left wing).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Sisco.
Connecticut: 53, N Illinois: 47
N Illinois possession. 15:54 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Micetich (25 seconds on shot clock).
Connecticut giving light help.
Micetich drives to right wing.
Micetich passes to Garcia (right baseline).
Garcia attempts fadeaway jump shot in front of Metcalf. Good!
That makes 8 points for Garcia!
Connecticut: 53, N Illinois: 49
Connecticut possession. 15:44 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco drives to foul line.
Sisco passes to Gadea (left corner).
Gadea attempts fadeaway jump shot against Morgan. Not good.
Metcalf (CN) gets offensive rebound.
That makes 3 boards for Metcalf.
Connecticut: 53, N Illinois: 49
Connecticut possession. 15:27 remaining.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Metcalf passes to Gadea (left wing).
Gadea attempts 3 pointer in front of Morgan. Not good.
Morgan (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 53, N Illinois: 49
N Illinois possession. 15:20 remaining.
Micetich drives to right wing.
Connecticut giving light help.
Micetich drives to right baseline.
Micetich attempts fadeaway jump shot over Sisco. Good.
Connecticut: 53, N Illinois: 51
Connecticut possession. 15:10 remaining.
Connecticut calls full timeout.
Connecticut substitutes Kemp (89%) for Gadea (84%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Miller (88%) for Micetich (88%) at PG, Colbeck (87%) for Cook (86%) at PF, Worsham (88%) for Morgan (86%) at SF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Lambert (right wing).
Lambert passes to Sisco (point).
Sisco passes to Kemp (high post).
Kemp attempts fadeaway jump shot against Colbeck.
Kemp fouled by Colbeck (1 personal, 4 team).
N Illinois substitutes Razo (92%) for Garcia (77%) at C , Justus (96%) for Graham (80%) at SG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Kemp takes free throw. Good.
Kemp takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 55, N Illinois: 51
N Illinois possession. 14:54 remaining.
Justus inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Justus (backcourt).
Justus drives to backcourt.
Justus passes to Worsham (point).
Bad pass by Justus; turnover.
Connecticut: 55, N Illinois: 51
Connecticut possession. 14:41 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
N Illinois giving light help.
Sisco passes to Lambert (left corner).
Lambert passes to Sisco (right wing).
Sisco passes to Kemp (low post).
Kemp attempts jump shot over Razo. Not good.
Worsham (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
That was rebound number 5 for Worsham!
Connecticut: 55, N Illinois: 51
N Illinois possession. 14:28 remaining.
Miller drives to right wing.
Connecticut giving light help.
Miller passes to Colbeck (right wing).
Colbeck attempts fadeaway jump shot in front of Sisco. Good.
Connecticut: 55, N Illinois: 53
Connecticut possession. 14:17 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (right baseline).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Miller.
Connecticut: 55, N Illinois: 53
Connecticut possession. 14:07 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco (25 seconds on shot clock).
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco drives to point.
Sisco loses control; turnover.
Connecticut: 55, N Illinois: 53
N Illinois possession. 13:59 remaining.
Justus inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to point.
Connecticut giving light help.
Miller passes to Colbeck (left baseline).
Colbeck attempts fadeaway jump shot over O'Keefe. Not good.
Razo (NIL) gets offensive rebound.
Connecticut: 55, N Illinois: 53
N Illinois possession. 13:41 remaining.
Connecticut giving light help.
Razo passes to Colbeck (point).
Colbeck attempts jump shot over Sisco. Good.
Colbeck has scored 19 points.
Connecticut: 55, N Illinois: 55
Connecticut possession. 13:38 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to left wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (low post).
Metcalf attempts hook shot against Razo. Good.
Connecticut: 57, N Illinois: 55
N Illinois possession. 13:24 remaining.
Justus inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to left wing.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller (doubled) drives to basket.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Lambert.
Connecticut: 57, N Illinois: 55
N Illinois possession. 13:15 remaining.
Justus inbounds to Miller (26 seconds on shot clock).
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Miller passes to Razo (left wing).
Razo passes to Colbeck (left baseline).
Colbeck can't control the ball; turnover.
Connecticut: 57, N Illinois: 55
Connecticut possession. 13:03 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Kemp (high post).
Kemp passes to Sisco (left wing).
Sisco passes to Kemp (low post).
Kemp fouled by Razo (4 personal, 5 team).
Connecticut substitutes Gadea (88%) for O'Keefe (70%) at PF, Davis (89%) for Sisco (74%) at PG.
N Illinois substitutes Garcia (82%) for Razo (86%) at C , Graham (86%) for Justus (89%) at SG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Connecticut: 57, N Illinois: 55
Connecticut possession. 12:47 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Davis.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Davis passes to Metcalf (low post).
Metcalf attempts jump shot against Garcia. Good.
Connecticut: 59, N Illinois: 55
N Illinois possession. 12:37 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to point.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Worsham (left corner).
Worsham passes to Colbeck (right baseline).
Colbeck attempts fadeaway jump shot in front of Metcalf.
Colbeck fouled by Metcalf (2 personal, 1 team).
Connecticut substitutes Payne (92%) for Metcalf (70%) at SF, Choate (95%) for Lambert (70%) at SG.
N Illinois substitutes Morgan (90%) for Worsham (81%) at SF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Colbeck takes free throw. Good.
Colbeck takes free throw. Good.
Colbeck has scored 21 points.
Connecticut: 59, N Illinois: 57
Connecticut possession. 12:20 remaining.
Choate inbounds to Davis.
Davis drives to right wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Davis passes to Gadea (right baseline).
Gadea attempts jump shot over Garcia.
Gadea fouled by Garcia (3 personal, 6 team).
N Illinois substitutes Cook (91%) for Garcia (81%) at C .
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Gadea takes free throw. Good.
Gadea takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 61, N Illinois: 57
N Illinois possession. 12:09 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Graham (backcourt).
Graham passes to Morgan (backcourt).
Morgan passes to Colbeck (point).
Colbeck fouled by Gadea (2 personal, 2 team).
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Connecticut: 61, N Illinois: 57
N Illinois possession. 12:02 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Graham (backcourt).
Graham drives to backcourt.
Graham passes to Cook (right wing).
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Cook passes to Miller (right wing).
Miller can't control the ball; turnover.
Connecticut: 61, N Illinois: 57
Connecticut possession. 11:51 remaining.
Choate inbounds to Davis.
Davis drives to right wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Davis passes to Kemp (left baseline).
Kemp attempts fadeaway jump shot in front of Cook. Not good.
Kemp (CN) gets offensive rebound.
Connecticut: 61, N Illinois: 57
Connecticut possession. 11:36 remaining.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Kemp passes to Choate (right wing).
Choate attempts 3 pointer against Miller. Not good.
Morgan (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Morgan now has 3 rebounds.
Connecticut: 61, N Illinois: 57
N Illinois possession. 11:28 remaining.
Miller drives to right wing.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Cook (left baseline).
Bad pass deflected out of bounds by Davis.
Connecticut: 61, N Illinois: 57
N Illinois possession. 11:18 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller (25 seconds on shot clock).
Connecticut giving light help.
Miller (doubled) drives to basket.
Miller passes to Cook (left wing).
Cook fouled by Kemp (3 personal, 3 team).
Connecticut substitutes DeFalco (92%) for Kemp (80%) at C , Lambert (73%) for Choate (90%) at SG, O'Keefe (73%) for Gadea (84%) at PF.
N Illinois substitutes Worsham (85%) for Morgan (86%) at SF, Justus (94%) for Graham (82%) at SG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Connecticut: 61, N Illinois: 57
N Illinois possession. 11:10 remaining.
N Illinois calls full timeout.
Connecticut substitutes Sisco (80%) for Davis (87%) at PG, Gadea (86%) for DeFalco (92%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Razo (91%) for Cook (89%) at C , Garcia (86%) for Colbeck (80%) at PF, Fisher (91%) for Justus (94%) at SG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut giving light help.
Miller (doubled) drives to basket.
Miller passes to Fisher (right corner).
Fisher attempts 3 pointer over Sisco. Not good.
Sisco (CN) gets defensive rebound.
That makes 2 boards for Sisco!
Connecticut: 61, N Illinois: 57
Connecticut possession. 10:58 remaining.
Sisco drives to left wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Lambert (left wing).
Lambert passes to Sisco (right wing).
Sisco passes to Gadea (high post).
Gadea attempts jump shot over Garcia. Air ball.
Connecticut: 61, N Illinois: 57
N Illinois possession. 10:44 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to right wing.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Sisco.
Connecticut: 61, N Illinois: 57
N Illinois possession. 10:38 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller (29 seconds on shot clock).
Miller drives to point.
Connecticut giving light help.
Miller passes to Razo (low post, doubled).
Razo attempts jump shot in front of Gadea. Not good.
Payne (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 61, N Illinois: 57
Connecticut possession. 10:22 remaining.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois giving light help.
Sisco passes to Gadea (right wing).
Gadea passes to Lambert (right wing).
Lambert passes to Sisco (left wing).
Sisco passes to Gadea (left baseline).
Gadea attempts fadeaway jump shot over Garcia.
Gadea fouled by Garcia (4 personal, 7 team).
Connecticut substitutes Metcalf (78%) for Payne (88%) at SF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Gadea takes free throw. Good.
Gadea takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 63, N Illinois: 57
N Illinois possession. 9:59 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller passes to Worsham (backcourt).
Worsham passes to Garcia (left wing).
Connecticut giving light help.
Garcia passes to Worsham (point).
Worsham passes to Razo (low post, doubled).
Razo attempts jump shot in front of Gadea. Not good.
Gadea (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 63, N Illinois: 57
Connecticut possession. 9:44 remaining.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Gadea (point).
Gadea passes to Metcalf (high post).
Bad pass by Gadea; turnover.
Connecticut: 63, N Illinois: 57
N Illinois possession. 9:34 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to right wing.
Connecticut giving light help.
Miller drives to right wing.
Miller attempts fadeaway jump shot over Sisco. Good.
Miller now has 4 points!
Connecticut: 63, N Illinois: 59
Connecticut possession. 9:22 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Lambert (right wing).
Lambert passes to Gadea (left wing).
Gadea passes to Sisco (point).
Sisco passes to Gadea (point).
Bad pass stolen by Miller.
Connecticut: 63, N Illinois: 59
N Illinois possession. 9:04 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Connecticut giving light help.
Miller passes to Fisher (right wing).
Fisher attempts fadeaway jump shot against Sisco. Not good.
O'Keefe (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 63, N Illinois: 59
Connecticut possession. 8:52 remaining.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco drives to right wing.
Ball stolen by Fisher.
Connecticut: 63, N Illinois: 59
N Illinois possession. 8:44 remaining.
Fisher, Razo, and Garcia get 3-on-2.
Fisher passes to Razo. Shot not good.
O'Keefe (CN) gets defensive rebound.
O'Keefe now has 9 rebounds!
Connecticut: 63, N Illinois: 59
Connecticut possession. 8:40 remaining.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco drives to right wing.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (high post).
Metcalf passes to Sisco (point).
Sisco passes to Gadea (right wing).
Gadea drives to basket.
Gadea attempts hook shot over Razo.
Gadea fouled by Razo (5 personal, 8 team).
Razo has fouled out!
Connecticut substitutes Gonazales (93%) for Sisco (74%) at PG, Davis (88%) for Lambert (70%) at SG.
N Illinois substitutes Cook (90%) for Razo (83%) at C , Colbeck (85%) for Garcia (80%) at PF, Graham (88%) for Fisher (83%) at SG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Gadea takes free throw. Good.
Gadea takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 65, N Illinois: 59
N Illinois possession. 8:20 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to point.
Connecticut giving light help.
Miller passes to Colbeck (right baseline).
Colbeck attempts fadeaway jump shot over Metcalf. Not good.
O'Keefe fouled by Cook - loose ball (3 personal, 9 team).
Connecticut substitutes DeFalco (92%) for Gadea (80%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Micetich (92%) for Miller (75%) at PG, Morgan (90%) for Worsham (80%) at SF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
O'Keefe takes free throw. Not good.
Graham (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 65, N Illinois: 59
N Illinois possession. 8:01 remaining.
Micetich drives to point.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Micetich passes to Graham (left corner).
Graham attempts 3 pointer over Davis. Good.
Graham has 5 points!
Connecticut: 65, N Illinois: 62
Connecticut possession. 7:49 remaining.
Davis inbounds to Gonazales.
Gonazales drives to left wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Gonazales passes to Metcalf (high post).
Metcalf passes to Davis (point).
Davis attempts 3 pointer over Micetich. Not good.
Colbeck (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 65, N Illinois: 62
N Illinois possession. 7:33 remaining.
Micetich drives to point.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Micetich drives to point.
Micetich passes to Colbeck (point).
Colbeck attempts fadeaway jump shot against Davis. Good!
Colbeck now has 23 points!
Connecticut: 65, N Illinois: 64
Connecticut possession. 7:19 remaining.
Connecticut calls full timeout.
Connecticut substitutes Kemp (87%) for DeFalco (92%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Miller (78%) for Micetich (92%) at PG, Garcia (85%) for Cook (90%) at C .
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Davis inbounds to Gonazales.
Gonazales drives to point.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Gonazales passes to Metcalf (high post).
Metcalf attempts fadeaway jump shot in front of Miller. Not good.
O'Keefe (CN) gets offensive rebound.
That makes 10 boards for O'Keefe!
Connecticut: 65, N Illinois: 64
Connecticut possession. 7:05 remaining.
N Illinois giving light help.
O'Keefe passes to Metcalf (low post).
Metcalf attempts jump shot over Garcia. Not good.
Morgan (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 65, N Illinois: 64
N Illinois possession. 7:00 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller (doubled) drives to basket.
Miller passes to Colbeck (right baseline).
Colbeck attempts fadeaway jump shot over Metcalf. Good.
Colbeck has scored 25 points!
Connecticut: 65, N Illinois: 66
Connecticut possession. 6:50 remaining.
Davis inbounds to Gonazales.
Gonazales drives to point.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Gonazales passes to Kemp (left baseline).
Kemp attempts jump shot in front of Garcia. Good!
Kemp has 15 points!
That was assist number 3 for Gonazales.
Connecticut: 67, N Illinois: 66
N Illinois possession. 6:36 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Ball deflected out of bounds by Gonazales.
Connecticut: 67, N Illinois: 66
N Illinois possession. 6:32 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller (31 seconds on shot clock).
Miller drives to right wing.
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Miller drives to right wing.
Miller passes to Garcia (right baseline).
Garcia attempts fadeaway jump shot over Metcalf.
Garcia fouled by Metcalf (3 personal, 4 team).
Connecticut substitutes Lambert (76%) for Davis (84%) at SG.
N Illinois substitutes Worsham (85%) for Morgan (86%) at SF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Garcia takes free throw. Not good.
Garcia takes free throw. Not good.
O'Keefe (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 67, N Illinois: 66
Connecticut possession. 6:16 remaining.
Gonazales drives to right wing.
N Illinois giving light help.
Gonazales passes to Kemp (high post).
Kemp attempts fadeaway jump shot in front of Colbeck. Not good.
Garcia (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Garcia has grabbed 2 boards!
Connecticut: 67, N Illinois: 66
N Illinois possession. 6:04 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller drives to point.
Ball stolen by Gonazales.
Connecticut: 67, N Illinois: 66
Connecticut possession. 5:57 remaining.
Gonazales drives to point.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Gonazales passes to Kemp (right baseline).
Kemp passes to Metcalf (high post).
Metcalf attempts hook shot in front of Miller.
Metcalf fouled by Miller (3 personal, 10 team).
N Illinois substitutes Cook (90%) for Garcia (81%) at C .
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Metcalf takes free throw. Good.
Metcalf takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 69, N Illinois: 66
N Illinois possession. 5:45 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to right wing.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller drives to right wing.
Miller passes to Cook (low post, doubled).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Gonazales.
Connecticut: 69, N Illinois: 66
N Illinois possession. 5:30 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller (20 seconds on shot clock).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller (doubled) drives to basket.
Miller passes to Colbeck (right baseline).
Colbeck attempts fadeaway jump shot in front of Metcalf.
Shot tipped by Metcalf.
Ball out of bounds off Kemp (CN).
Connecticut: 69, N Illinois: 66
N Illinois possession. 5:15 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Miller drives to right wing.
Miller passes to Colbeck (right wing).
Colbeck (doubled) drives to basket.
Colbeck attempts hook shot in front of Kemp.
Colbeck fouled by Kemp (4 personal, 5 team).
Connecticut substitutes Gadea (86%) for O'Keefe (67%) at PF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Colbeck takes free throw. Good.
Colbeck takes free throw. Good.
Colbeck has scored 27 points!
Connecticut: 69, N Illinois: 68
Connecticut possession. 4:59 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Gonazales.
Gonazales drives to point.
N Illinois giving light help.
Gonazales passes to Kemp (low post).
Kemp passes to Gonazales (right wing).
Gonazales passes to Kemp (low post).
Kemp attempts lay-in over Cook. Good.
Connecticut: 71, N Illinois: 68
N Illinois possession. 4:30 remaining.
Graham inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Miller drives to backcourt.
Miller passes to Worsham (backcourt).
Worsham passes to Colbeck (right wing).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Colbeck passes to Miller (right baseline).
Miller fouled by Gonazales (4 personal, 6 team).
Connecticut substitutes Sisco (84%) for Gonazales (85%) at PG.
N Illinois substitutes Garcia (85%) for Cook (87%) at C , Fisher (90%) for Graham (80%) at SG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Connecticut: 71, N Illinois: 68
N Illinois possession. 4:19 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Miller drives to right wing.
Ball stolen by Sisco.
Connecticut: 71, N Illinois: 68
Connecticut possession. 4:11 remaining.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (low post).
Metcalf passes to Kemp (right baseline).
Kemp passes to Metcalf (left wing).
Metcalf drives to left baseline.
Metcalf attempts fadeaway jump shot over Worsham. Good!
Metcalf has scored 14 points!
Connecticut: 73, N Illinois: 68
N Illinois possession. 3:36 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to left wing.
Connecticut applies heavy trap.
Miller drives to foul line.
Miller attempts fadeaway jump shot against Sisco. Not good.
Kemp (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 73, N Illinois: 68
Connecticut possession. 3:25 remaining.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (right baseline).
Metcalf drives to basket.
Metcalf passes to Kemp (right wing).
Kemp passes to Metcalf (right wing).
Metcalf drives to basket.
Metcalf attempts jump shot against Fisher. Good.
Connecticut: 75, N Illinois: 68
N Illinois possession. 2:50 remaining.
Connecticut calls full timeout.
Connecticut substitutes Payne (91%) for Metcalf (70%) at SF, O'Keefe (73%) for Gadea (84%) at PF, Gadea (84%) for Kemp (81%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Micetich (92%) for Miller (73%) at PG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Fisher inbounds to Micetich.
Micetich drives to left wing.
Connecticut giving light help.
Micetich passes to Worsham (right baseline).
Worsham attempts fadeaway jump shot in front of Sisco. Good.
Worsham now has 5 points!
Connecticut: 75, N Illinois: 70
Connecticut possession. 2:38 remaining.
Connecticut calls full timeout.
Connecticut substitutes Metcalf (72%) for Payne (91%) at SF, Kemp (84%) for Gadea (85%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Miller (75%) for Micetich (92%) at PG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (low post).
Metcalf fouled by Worsham (3 personal, 11 team).
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Metcalf takes free throw. Good.
Metcalf takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 77, N Illinois: 70
N Illinois possession. 2:26 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Miller.
Miller drives to right wing.
Connecticut giving light help.
Miller drives to right wing.
Miller attempts fadeaway jump shot over Sisco. Not good.
Metcalf (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 77, N Illinois: 70
Connecticut possession. 2:13 remaining.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois giving light help.
Sisco passes to Metcalf (left baseline).
Metcalf passes to Sisco (point).
Sisco passes to Kemp (right corner).
Kemp passes to Sisco (right wing).
Sisco attempts 3 pointer in front of Fisher. Not good.
Garcia (NIL) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 77, N Illinois: 70
N Illinois possession. 1:36 remaining.
Miller drives to point.
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Miller passes to Garcia (right corner).
Garcia attempts 3 pointer over Sisco. Not good.
Metcalf fouled by Worsham - loose ball (4 personal, 12 team).
Connecticut substitutes Gadea (85%) for Kemp (83%) at C .
N Illinois substitutes Micetich (92%) for Miller (73%) at PG.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Metcalf takes free throw. Good.
Metcalf takes free throw. Good.
Metcalf has scored 20 points!
Connecticut: 79, N Illinois: 70
N Illinois possession. 1:24 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Micetich.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Micetich drives to backcourt.
Micetich passes to Colbeck (left wing).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Colbeck passes to Garcia (point).
Garcia attempts fadeaway jump shot in front of Sisco. Good!
Garcia has 10 points.
Connecticut: 79, N Illinois: 72
Connecticut possession. 1:11 remaining.
Lambert inbounds to Sisco.
Sisco drives to point.
N Illinois pressuring the ball.
Sisco fouled by Micetich (3 personal, 13 team).
Connecticut substitutes Payne (91%) for Metcalf (70%) at SF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
Sisco takes free throw. Good.
Sisco takes free throw. Good.
Connecticut: 81, N Illinois: 72
N Illinois possession. 1:00 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Micetich.
Connecticut applies full-court press.
Micetich drives to backcourt.
Micetich passes to Worsham (backcourt).
Worsham passes to Fisher (backcourt).
Fisher passes to Micetich (point).
Connecticut pressuring the ball.
Micetich passes to Garcia (low post, doubled).
Garcia attempts jump shot over Gadea. Not good.
O'Keefe (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 81, N Illinois: 72
Connecticut possession. 0:42 remaining.
O'Keefe fouled by Colbeck (2 personal, 14 team).
N Illinois substitutes Morgan (89%) for Worsham (79%) at SF, Cook (89%) for Colbeck (75%) at PF.
Connecticut playing 2-3 zone defense
N Illinois playing matchup zone defense
O'Keefe takes free throw. Good.
O'Keefe takes free throw. Good.
That makes 4 points for O'Keefe.
Connecticut: 83, N Illinois: 72
N Illinois possession. 0:42 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Micetich.
Micetich drives to right wing.
Connecticut giving light help.
Micetich passes to Cook (right baseline).
Ball deflected out of bounds by Sisco.
Connecticut: 83, N Illinois: 72
N Illinois possession. 0:30 remaining.
Fisher inbounds to Micetich (23 seconds on shot clock).
Connecticut giving light help.
Micetich passes to Garcia (high post).
Garcia passes to Fisher (right wing).
Fisher attempts fadeaway jump shot over Sisco. Not good.
O'Keefe (CN) gets defensive rebound.
Connecticut: 83, N Illinois: 72
Connecticut possession. 0:17 remaining.
Sisco drives to right wing.
N Illinois applies heavy trap.
Sisco passes to Lambert (point).
Lambert passes to Payne (left baseline).
Payne attempts fadeaway jump shot against Morgan. Good.
Connecticut: 85, N Illinois: 72
Connecticut Stats
Num Name Ps Pts Reb Ast Blk Stl PF Min Rst
2444 Kemp C 17 4 0 0 0 4 22 85
813 O'Keefe PF 4 13 0 1 0 1 30 71
869 Metcalf SF 20 4 0 1 0 3 31 72
11 Lambert SG 3 0 2 0 0 0 30 71
376 Gonazales PG 0 1 4 0 1 4 7 91
2216 DeFalco C 0 2 0 0 0 0 6 92
766 Gadea PF 14 3 0 1 0 2 21 82
870 Payne SF 7 2 0 0 0 0 9 89
5303 Davis SG 16 3 3 0 1 0 15 87
249 Sisco PG 4 2 9 0 2 1 26 79
805 Choate SG 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 94
N Illinois Stats
Num Name Ps Pts Reb Ast Blk Stl PF Min Rst
1846 Razo C 2 2 1 0 0 5 12 89
1874 Cook C 0 0 0 0 0 3 14 88
5327 Colbeck PF 27 3 0 0 1 2 28 77
1603 Garcia PF 10 3 0 0 0 4 26 80
1673 Worsham SF 5 5 1 0 1 4 26 80
1276 Morgan SF 0 4 0 0 0 1 13 88
2014 Graham SG 5 1 1 0 0 0 20 86
2004 Fisher SG 6 1 0 0 1 3 16 83
1718 Justus SG 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 94
1924 Miller PG 4 2 3 0 4 3 29 77
3348 Micetich PG 4 0 3 0 0 3 8 88
3271 Alvarenga PG 6 1 1 0 1 0 3 95
Game Over