The Illinois Fighting Illini (4-2) were looking to get back on track after an embarrasing loss to Winthrop, however the No. 19 West Virginia Mountaineers (4-0) had different plans on Thanksgiving afternoon. John Groce’s squad looked completely and utterly outmatched against their Big 12 opponent, and they ultimately lost by a final score of 89-57.
Bob Huggins’ signature full-court press absolutely smothered Illinois’ offense all afternoon, forcing an incredible 24 turnovers in the process. It was a truly terrible display from the Fighting Illini. It actually got to the point where you had to wonder if the coaching staff even prepared their players for such a look from the opposition.