Dominating in post is Illini's key

UNLV has had a few days to study tape of Illinois. That was enough for the Runnin' Rebels to key in on a way to stifle the taller Illini.

"We've just got to be a lot more physical -- pressure them," UNLV guard Anthony Marshall said. "I don't think they're used to seeing a defense that we're accustomed to playing in our conference."

Chris Hine