The past two weeks have boded well for the Illini when it comes to the potential of getting back to the Big Dance. A three-game winning streak in Big Ten play is always a good sign. They have also compiled some interesting numbers throughout this season too.
Hitting the mark
Illinois has 12 wins this season in just 17 games they have played. That is a good start for any team, but it is even more impressive for the Illini. Last season, this program hit the 12-win mark, but it took them the entire 33 games to get to that point.