100th Win!
#Illini wrestling’s fourth consecutive dual win meant a little extra on Friday as head coach Jim Heffernan picked up his 100th career victory.
In his eleventh season, Heffernan has guided nine individual national champions at #Illinois. Plus, the #Illini have recorded four seasons of ten-plus victories, not to mention nine campaigns of a .500 record or better.
Heffernan will look for his 101st win tomorrow at #Maryland.
“We’re a game out of first … This game doesn’t define anything” – Brad Underwood
In front of a sold-out State Farm Center crowd, the Fighting Illini showed signs of a team ready for sole possession of first place in the Big Ten. After leading 14-points in the first half, Maryland fought their way back with a convincing show of defense. Taking the lead in the second half and never looking back.
For more on this loss and what it means in Illinois’ run to the Big Ten Championship, Illini Sports Night’s Peyton Wesner says Coach Underwood is not going to allow his team to lose focus on their goal. A Big Ten Championship.
Illinois faces Michigan State Tuesday night at home. Tip-off is 8:00pm.
