Illinois @ #7 Kentucky | Sat 12/4 - 5PM Eastern | ESPN+

[volleyaudience]

Coach Tamas looking good. But someone should remind him of the script, he's supposed to be coaching a middle of the pack BigTen team.

[basil]

27 kills on 56 swings for Terry. that's just ridiculous.

[volleyfan24]

Well didn’t expect that result Illinois has been good all year disappointing for Stumler.

[photos1]

So, the B1G is not exactly imploding. . .right?

[jdl]

Dec 4, 2021 19:11:43 GMT -5 Pasquale said:

I - L - L

I - N - I

[jgrout]

Dec 4, 2021 19:12:20 GMT -5 passmetherock said:

I refuse to watch the rest of the tournament 😤 goodnight

Many of us have been there. I know I have.

[ay2013]

Dec 4, 2021 19:09:47 GMT -5 donut said:

Dec 4, 2021 19:09:19 GMT -5 hipsterfilth said:

Why do you act stupid? Less SEC teams in the tournament is the alternative.

There's no support for that argument in this match.

Exactly my point! It would be one thing if the committee shafted a big 10 team in favor of an sec team. But they didn’t. So why these morons are complaining are beyond me. Illinois thumping Kentucky doesn’t support some other team from some other conference getting a bid.

[whoooaneli]

I'm so glad I tuned in for this match. Terry was a beast to watch!

[pbmu]

Wow I’m so happy for Illinois!

[ilalum92]

SWANSON!!!! I said feed the middle.. so happy for this this team. A roller coaster season but playing their best volleyball of the year when it counts.

Everyone contributed but RAINA was a monster.

[hipsterfilth]

This was such a great match though! I know there was one set where it wasn't close. But PEOPLE wasn't it like 10-1 in that fourth? And 24-16? 25-21 shows GREAT fight by Kentucky.

[stanfankev]

As if my bracket wasn't effed enough...

[vbcoltrane]

Dec 4, 2021 19:13:01 GMT -5 volleyaudience said:

Coach Tamas looking good. But someone should remind him of the script, he's supposed to be coaching a middle of the pack BigTen team.

Illini taking over Michigan's often-times role as the mid-pack B1G team that surprises.  

[kb808]

Dec 4, 2021 19:12:34 GMT -5 azsker said:

GO ILLINI!!!!! Defending champs are out. To think Florida will play next weekend and Kentucky won’t is baffling.

It’s called luck of the draw.. Miami was extremely overrated!!

[trianglevolleyball]

Dec 4, 2021 19:12:07 GMT -5 trojansc said:

Congrats to Illinois. The team. But, continue everyone with the conference p*ssing contests.

There is a certain beauty to it. Most of the year I only get emotionally invested in a handful of teams I Stan but during the tourney my midwest pride can take over and allow me to get on the Illinois train for example!