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Published Feb 14, 2018
Preview: Illini look for sweep of Indiana
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Brad Sturdy  •  OrangeandBlueNews
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Just a couple of weeks ago the Illini had lost eight straight Big Ten games and then the Indiana Hoosiers came to town and the Illini got a big win at home. Now, after losing three in a row, Illinois get a shot at the Hoosiers once again in Bloomington on Wednesday night.

Indiana has rolled against Rutgers and Minnesota in the last week after previously dropping four straight games. They have battled to a 7-7 league mark in the first season for Archie Miler. Indiana finishes with a tough stretch of three games and need this one if they want to get to 9-9 and earn a bye in the Big Ten tourney.

Illinois is hoping to stay out of the cellar and possibly earn a 10 seed and possible bye into Thursday of the Big Ten tourney coming up in two weeks. Here’s a look at the particulars.

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