>> Bruce Weber Apologizes For Post-Game Comments
Illinois coach Bruce Weber is disappointed in himself.
The ninth-year coach issued a statement Thursday apologizing and saying he spoke in frustration after Wednesday night's home loss to Purdue.
Weber said he is disappointed in himself for criticizing both himself for not building a culture of toughness at Illinois and his players after the 67-62 loss to the Boilermakers.
The Illini (16-10, 5-7 Big Ten) have lost 7 of their last eight games and are in danger of missing the NCAA tournament.
Weber is under pressure from fans. And Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas has said his standard is not just for the team to make the tournament but to get a high seed and "make some noise."
>>Illinois At Nebraska Tomorrow
(Lincoln, NE) -- Illinois will try to snap a four-game skid tomorrow afternoon at Nebraska. The Fighting Illini fell 67-62 to Purdue on Wednesday and have lost seven-of-eight overall. Illinois is 16-and-10 on the season, including 5-and-8 in the Big Ten. The Illini beat Nebraska 59-54 January 7th.
NCAA Top-25 Men's Basketball
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#4 Duke Blue Devils 78, North Carolina State Wolfpack 73
#8 Michigan State Spartans 69, #17 Wisconsin Badgers 55
#21 Florida State Seminoles 48, Virginia Tech Hokies 47
#24 Gonzaga Bulldogs 73, Santa Clara Broncos 62
