March 5, 2011

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Illinois 72, Indiana 48
Postgame Notes
March 5, 2011
Assembly Hall; Champaign, Ill.
Attendance: 16,618

1. Illinois seniors combined for 50 of Illinois' 72 points, including a game-high 22 from Demetri McCamey (8-for-14). Mike Davis added 13 points (6-for-9) and nine rebounds, while Mike Tisdale tallied nine points (3-for-5) and grabbed nine boards and Bill Cole posted six points (2-for-2) and three assists.

2. Illinois finished the regular season 14-2 at Assembly Hall, marking the best home record since 2006.

3. For the season, the Illini shot 50.6 percent (453-for-895) from the field at home while also registering at least 50 percent shooting in eight home games.

4. With today's win, Illinois is guaranteed the No. 4 or 5 seed in next weekend's Big Ten Tournament.

5. The Illini shot 49.1 percent (28-for-57) for the game and 54.3 percent (19-of-35) in the first half, marking the 12th time this season Illinois were 50 percent or better in the opening frame.

6. Illinois' 46 first-half points were the most points in a half since Illinois scored 47 points in the first half against Northwestern on Jan. 6.

7. Illinois out-rebounded its opponent for the third straight game with a 41-28 advantage over the Hoosiers.

8. For the 12th consecutive game, Illinois outscored its opponent's bench, as the Illini bested the Hoosiers, 19-16, led by freshman Jereme Richmond with eight points (4-for-6).

9. The Illini never trailed and hit their first four shots to lead 10-4 out of the gate.

10. It was the second-biggest margin of victory for the Orange and Blue over a Big Ten opponent this season, coming in just behind Illinois' 25-point victory over Northwestern.

11. Illinois improved to 16-1 when scoring 71 or more points and 10-0 when shooting more free throws than its opponent.

12. The Illini sold out Assembly Hall for the eighth time this season.