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NEW YORK -- Illinois coach John Groce stood behind the podium and offered a bit of analysis.And an understatement.Theyre really good, Groce said a few minutes after No. 19 West Virginias 89-57 victory over Illinois on Thursday in the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off at the Barclays Center.Nathan Adrian had 13 points and eight rebounds for the Mountaineers (4-0), and Jevon Carter added 10 points, six rebounds, six steals and five assists.Those two guys are special kind of guys, West Virginia coach Bob Huggins said.They will face Temple in the title game Friday. The Owls beat No. 25 Florida State 89-86.Esa Ahmad and Elijah Macon each had nine points, and Teyvon Myers and Daxter Miles Jr. added eight each. Michael Finke led Illinois (4-2) with 13 points, and Mike Thorne Jr. had 12.West Virginia finished the half on a 41-20 run for a 48-29 lead. The biggest advantage was 39 points with 4:42 left.Befitting a program nicknamed Press Virginia, West Virginia forced 13 turnovers in the first half, leading to 19 points. Illinois only forced two turnovers in the first half. For the game, the Mountaineers scored 34 points off of 24 Illinois turnovers.Jim Harrick told me one time, `Id rather be up than down. Id rather have the ball than not and Id sure rather win than lose, Huggins said.BIG PICTURE:Illinois: Undoubtedly, this was an embarrassing loss for the Illini. But the positive is that they are unlikely to play anyone in the Big Ten that resembles West Virginia.West Virginia: Bob Huggins teams are renowned for their trap and their ability to turn opponents turnovers into fast break points. Nothing has changed in that regard. Long term, though, does he have the kind of ball distributor that is needed to be successful in the NCAA Tournament?POLL IMPLICATIONS:Illinois: Entering Thursday, the Illini were coming off an 84-80 overtime loss to Winthrop. So they werent going to move into the Top 25. The loss to West Virginia just solidified that fact.West Virginia: Following a decisive win, the Mountaineers are staying in the Top 25.QUOTABLE:The thing, obviously, that was the difference in the game was the points off turnovers: 34-1. Theyve forced every one theyve played into 20-plus turnovers. We were determined to try and not get to that 20 (turnover) number and (that) didnt happen. A lot of credit certainly goes to them, their aggressiveness and the way they attack and pressure you for 40 minutes on misses, makes and dead balls. -- Groce on West Virginias press defense.UP NEXT:Illinois: Will face Florida State in the consolation game Friday.West Virginia: Will face Temple in the championship game Friday.---More AP college basketball: www.collegebasketball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 Cheap Air Max 97 China . -- Hunter Smith scored the winner with just 12 seconds remaining in the third period as the Oshawa Generals edged the host Sarnia Sting 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Discount Air Max 9 . Numbers Game looks into the Canadiens securing the services of Thomas Vanek in a trade with the New York Islanders. The Canadiens Get: LW Thomas Vanek and a conditional fifth-round pick. http://www.wholesaleairmax97.com/ . LOUIS -- Rookie Tavon Austin has missed another day of practice, lessening the odds hell be ready for the St. Cheap Wholesale Air Max 97 . -- Adam Snyder returned to the San Francisco 49ers this season because the offensive lineman thought it was his best opportunity to win a championship. Cheap Air Max 97 .C. - The Carolina Hurricanes have placed backup goalie Anton Khudobin on injured reserve with an unspecified lower-body injury.Ahead of the 80th edition of the Masters, live on Sky Sports, we take a look at the standout figures at Augusta National. ONEOne-over par is the highest winning score at the Masters, achieved by Sam Snead, Jack Burke Jr and Zach Johnson.TWOThe number of times a South African has claimed the Green Jacket in the 21st century, following Trevor Immelmans triumph in 2000 and Charl Schwartzels success in 2011.THREEPadraig Harrington has won the Par Three contest a record three times, but hasnt finish higher than tied-fifth in the main event. Louis Oosthuizen made an albatross on the second hole during the final round of the 2012 Masters FOURThe number of albatrosses recorded in Masters history. Louis Oosthuizen was the last to do so in 2012 when he holed his second shot at the par-five second. The other three players to card an albatross were Gene Sarazen (1935), Bruce Devlin (1967) and Jeff Maggert (1994). FIVEJordan Spieth became the fifth Masters champion to lead from start to finish with his four-shot victory last year. Craig Wood, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Raymond Floyd complete the list.SIXThe record number of Augusta victories held by Jack Nicklaus. He won the event in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975 and 1986. Jack Nicklaus secured his 18th major title with victory in the 1986 Masters SEVENSteve Pate and Tiger Woods share the record of most consecutive birdies, with Woods making his during the 2005 Masters, six years on from Pate..EIGHTThe biggest 54-hole margin overturned on the final day to win the Masters. Jack Burke Jr, who briefly slipped nine-shots adrift in 1956 recovered to claim a one-shot win.NINEThe number of times three-time Augusta champion, Phil Mickleson, has finished the tournament inside the top three. Masters week on Sky Programmes to look out for during Sky Sports Masters coverage TENThe number of different Masters champions since a European last won at Augusta - Spains Jose Maria Olazabal winning in 1999.ELEVENThe record number of birdies in a round, set by Anthony Kim. His 11-birdie round in 2009 guided him to a seven-under-par 65.TWELVEThe biggest winning-stroke margin at Augusta, achieved by Tiger Woods during his first major win in 1997. Woods set both a new course record and became the youngest ever Masters champion in 1997 THIRTEENThe biggest score posted on a hole at Augusta - Tom Weiskopf at the par-three 12th in 1980 and Tommy Nakajima at the par-five 13th in 1978. FOURTEENThe age of the youngest player too make the cut at Augusta, Guan Tianlang, in 2013.ddddddddddddFIFTEENJack Nicklaus has the most top-five finishes at Augusta.SIXTEENThe number of Masters that have ended in a play-off. The first in 1935 was 36-holes, then the next five were 18-holes. The first sudden death came in 1979, with the most recent being Adam Scotts win in 2013. The last time there was a play-off in the Masters, Adam Scott held off Angel Cabrera to win in 2013 SEVENTEENBubba Watson became the 17th player to win multiple Masters titles.EIGHTEEN The tournament record score for 72 holes, set by Tiger Woods in 1997, and matched by Spieth last year. Spieth almost set the outright record when he made it to 19-under par last year, but bogeyed the last to finish at 18 under.NINETEENThe number of Par Three play-offs since it began in 1960.TWENTYThe number of years since a Brit last claimed Masters victory, when Nick Faldo took advantage of Greg Normans final-round collapse. When Faldo took advantage of Normans Masters collapse in 1996 TWENTY-ONEThe age of the two youngest Green Jacket winners, Tiger Woods and Spieth.TWENTY-THREEMost consecutive cuts made (held by Fred Couples and Gary Player).TWENTY-EIGHTSpieth broke Phil Mickelsons total of most birdies in a week during his wire-to-wire win last year.FOURTY-SIXThe age of Jack Nicklaus when he broke his own record of major titles by winning a sixth Masters crown in 1986. Jack Nicklaus became the oldest man to win the Masters in 1986 FIFTYThe most number of consecutive Augusta appearances, made by Arnold Palmer from 1955 to 2004.FIFTY-TWOGary Player holds the record number of Masters appearances, making the last of his 52 in 2009. Also See: Spieth cant afford mistakes Couples pulls out of Masters WATCH: Warne v KP at Augusta The Masters news ' ' '