Both teams only return one starter from that game........
Although Hawaii is playing much better (3-2), I am cautious that this is this team's first road game........
Obviously Coach Nash of Hawaii knows this........
Just because you have a game plan though, doesnt mean it will materialize....but check this out.....
From Today's Honolulu Advertiser:
The 'Bows will have to be ready for an Illinois team that is allowing just 56.9 points per game and limiting opponents to a .398 field goal percentage.
"They make you earn every basket," Nash said.
But Nash added that the 'Bows would rather play a slow-paced game today.
"We don't want to get into a running game at their place," he said. "We're going to value each possession — work the shot clock until we get a good shot."
https://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar...32/sportsfront
I noticed this young Illinois squad has not beaten some pretty bad teams by 23 points (Eatern Washington (16), Texas CC (19), Jackson State (14)....but they did smash a lousy Georgia Team and did beat Vandy at Vandy......
Gonna take a stab at both......
Hawaii is off of 7 days rest and has been up there for awhile......they should play some semblence of defense.....I dont think they will score much though on their first road trip.....
Georgia is off of only 1 day rest and a 34 point thrashing of Georgia.......
Hawaii's fear is getting blown out......here is to some clock killing and a respectable final score....
Hawaii +23 440 to win 400
Under 129 440 to win 400