Rhody Joe's Sunday NCAAB Play of the Day

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Date: Feb 24 2013

Illinois at Michigan

The Illini are coming off a nice win against Nebraska that snapped a three-game losing streak. That win was Illinois’ first conference win since defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes on January 5th.
Illinois vs Michigan

This game against #2 Michigan is the beginning of the Fighting Illini’s toughest string of games this season. In the next five game, they will face four ranked conference foes and two teams that have already beat Illinois (Wisconsin and Minnesota).

The Wolverines are ranked at #2 in the nation with an overall record of 18-1. Their only loss came in conference play against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Michigan is 5-1 in the Big Ten. A win is also key for the Wolverines because they will move to #1 in next week’s polls with a win on Sunday.

Michigan has four players averaging double-digit points so far this season. These players are sophomore Trey Burke (17.8), junior Tim Hardaway Jr. (16.2), freshman Nik Stauskas (12.6), and

NCAA College Basketball

Illinois +9.5 over Michigan

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Rhody Joe's Sunday NCAAB Play of the Day

Date: Feb 24 2013

Illinois at Michigan

Michigan recently hasn't looked much like the same team that easily disposed of Illinois last month.
By the same token, the Fighting Illini have turned things around and are the hottest team in the Big Ten.

While Michigan's defense has struggled lately, Illinois' has flourished, limiting opponents to 56.8 ppg on 39.0 percent shooting over the last five. Coach John Groce's team yielded an average of 69.8 points through its first nine conference games.

Rhody Joe's Play of the Day

Illinois +9.5 over Michigan

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The last post replaces the first preview of the Illinois vs Michigan. The first post was an old one.