Illini Open Big 10 Play At Purdue Premium Story

Matt Painter (Scout)
Matt Painter (Scout)
By Jack Lyman
InsideIllini.com staff
Date: Dec 30, 2008

The Fighting Illini basketball team couldn't have asked for a worse opening opponent to begin the Big 10 season. The Purdue Boilermakers are possibly the top team in the league, and they are especially impregnable at home. A young Illini team will have to stay focused and confident to have a chance for victory in Mackey Arena.

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