Illinois Clamps Down Missouri Basketball in Rival Showdown

The Missouri Tigers are having a mixed season so far in their 2023-24 NCAA campaign. They are currently sitting on the 11th spot in the SEC with a (7-4) record. After a heartbreaking 87-93 loss to Seton Hall at home, they were looking to turn things around as they hosted the Illinois Fighting Illini next.

However, they couldn’t handle the storm of Quincy Guerrier and Terrence Shannon Jr. as they went down 73-97 in an intense rivalry clash. Following this, they now find themselves in an uncomfortable position in the tournament.

The Illinois Fighting Illini topple the Tigers

The Tigers couldn’t get their groove on throughout the night and ended up on the losing side for the second consecutive time at home. A terrific exhibition by two of the star Illinois ballers saw the Fighting Illini conquer Missouri at home. Illinois was clearly the better team in the opening half. Senior Forward Quincy Guerrier and 6′ 6″ guard Terrence Shannon Jr made a mockery of Missouri’s defense with some assistance from Coleman Hawkins. The three of them combined to cause some serious headaches for the home team and kept the Illini in front. Their efficient shooting from the field resulted in them scoring 42 of the 49 points in the first half.

Things got closer in the second half. The Tigers showed some fight as they were neck-to-neck with the visitors in scoring. Nonetheless, Illinois were in total control as they didn’t let the game slip out of their hands. Apparently, Terrence Shannon Jr dictated the game from both ends of the floor. Moreover, Quincy Guerrier’s impeccable shooting skills had the Enterprise Center on its feet.

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Eventually, with the help of Shannon’s stunning double-double and Guerrier’s 28 points, the Illinois complete their revenge over the Tigers with the 2023 edition of Bragginʼ Rights.

Terrence Shannon Jr steals the spotlight

The senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr was the standout performer for Illinois as he ended his night with his sixth career double-double. The 23-year-old was unstoppable as the Tigers had no answers for his athletic prowess and lightning-fast speed. As a result, he managed to score 30 points and 11 rebounds which made head coach Brad Underwood proud.

The Illinois Fighting Illini are now 9-2 in the competition so far. This away win certainly boosted their confidence ahead of their home game against FDU. Meanwhile, the Missouri fans will be hoping to see the Tigers get over the defeat and show a better display in their upcoming games.

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