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Illinois vs Morehead State Players to Watch – First Round
The NCAA tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha on Thursday features a first-round matchup that pits the Illinois Fighting Illini (26-8) against the Morehead State Eagles (26-8) at 3:10 PM ET. The Fighting Illini’s Terrence Shannon Jr. and the Eagles’ Riley Minix are two players to watch in this game.
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How to Watch Illinois vs. Morehead State
- Game Day: Thursday, March 21
- Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
- Arena: CHI Health Center Omaha
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska
- TV Channel: truTV
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Illinois’ Last Game
On Sunday, in its most recent game, Illinois beat Wisconsin 93-87. With 34 points, Shannon was its top scorer.
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | 34 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Marcus Domask | 26 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dain Dainja | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Morehead State’s Last Game
In its most recent game, Morehead State beat Little Rock on Saturday, 69-55. Its leading scorer was Minix with 26 points.
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Minix | 26 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Drew Thelwell | 21 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Kalil Thomas | 13 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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Illinois Players to Watch
Shannon paces his team in points per contest (23), and also averages 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
Marcus Domask paces his squad in assists per game (3.7), and also puts up 16 points and 4.9 rebounds. At the other end, he puts up 0.3 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
Coleman Hawkins puts up 12.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, shooting 45.5% from the floor and 37% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per contest.
Quincy Guerrier leads his team in rebounds per contest (6.3), and also puts up 10 points and 0.3 assists. Defensively, he posts 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
Ty Rodgers is averaging 6.7 points, 2.1 assists and 5.5 rebounds per contest.
Morehead State Players to Watch
Minix paces the Eagles in scoring (20.8 points per game) and rebounding (9.8), and produces 2.2 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 1 block.
The Eagles receive 15.4 points, 6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Jordan Lathon.
Drew Thelwell is the Eagles’ top assist man (6.2 per game), and he posts 10 points and 3.1 rebounds.
Kalil Thomas is posting 12.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, making 45% of his shots from the floor and 43.5% from 3-point range, with 3.1 triples per contest.
Eddie Ricks III gives the Eagles 7.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest. He also averages 0.7 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
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Illinois Top Performers (Last 10 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | 26.4 | 4 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.7 | 2.5 |
| Marcus Domask | 17.5 | 6 | 4.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| Coleman Hawkins | 12.6 | 6.2 | 2.3 | 1 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Ty Rodgers | 6.1 | 5.9 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Quincy Guerrier | 8.5 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0 | 1.4 |
Morehead State Top Performers (Last 10 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Minix | 24.1 | 10.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 2 |
| Kalil Thomas | 14.3 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 1 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Drew Thelwell | 11.1 | 2.2 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| Eddie Ricks III | 7.6 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Jordan Lathon | 9.6 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
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