Illinois basketball absolutely went off Monday night, hitting a jaw-dropping 19 three-pointers, smashing their team record in a history-making win over FDU. You heard that right, *nineteen* deep balls! This wasn’t just a win; it was a statement.
The Three-Point Barrage That Made History
The Fightin’ Illini weren’t just chucking up shots, they were draining them from all over the court, setting a new team record for most threes in a single game. And talk about stepping up, Stefan Vaaks alone knocked down four of those record-breaking 19 treys. That’s the kind of performance that puts the rest of college hoops on notice early in the season. It’s early, but when a team shoots like that, you know they’re cooking with gas.
What’s Next for the Illini?
After dropping that historic performance, Illinois is already looking ahead. They’re set to face Penn on Thursday, and you know they’ll be riding high on that momentum. There’s also some buzz around the program, with a newly announced home-and-home series with Notre Dame already on the calendar, showing they’re not shying away from big matchups. Plus, let’s not forget, the Illinois football squad also snagged a thrilling win over Maryland recently, and they’ve got Nebraska coming up Friday. It’s a busy week for Illinois sports, but the basketball team’s record-setting night is what everyone’s still talking about.
So, get ready, college basketball world. Illinois just showed a glimpse of what they can do from beyond the arc. They broke a record Monday, and with Penn up next, they’re just getting started.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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