TV Guide: Illinois vs Minnesota

After defeating Purdue and improving to 13-7 (3-4) on the season, the Illinois Fighting Illini are back on the road to face the Minnesota Golden Gophers (12-8, 1-6). Minnesota leads the all-time series between the two schools 45-44, but the Illini have won 11 out of the last 13 games played at Williams Arena. This includes last year's only meeting when Kendrick Nunn's 19 points powered Illinois to a 62-49 victory.

Game Preview: Illinois vs Minnesota

Information for Illinois vs Minnesota

Game Time: 1:15 pm CT

Television: The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network

Announcers: Cory Provus and Stephen Bardo

Live Video Stream: BTN will have a live stream available via BTN2Go

Odds: Minnesota opened as a 5 point favorite. The over/under hasn't been set yet.

Radio: All Illinois Men's Basketball games air live on radio in the Champaign (WDWS 1400) and Chicago markets (WSCR 670). The game is broadcasted on other stations throughout the state; check the Fighting Illini Radio Network for more information.

Quick Hits

Illinois:

• B1G Standings: 10th
• KenPom Ranking: No. 66
• RPI Ranking: No. 56
• Last Five Games (3-2): No. 11 Maryland (W 64-57), Nebraska (L 43-53), Northwestern (W 72-67), Indiana (L 74-80), Purdue (W 66-57)
• Away Record: 1-4
• Points Per Game: 73.7 (51st)
• Points Allowed Per Game: 63.8 (126th)
• Leading Scorer: Rayvonte Rice - 17.0PPG | Malcolm Hill - 13.8PPG
• Leading Rebounder: Rayvonte Rice - 6.9RPG | Malcolm Hill - 5.6RPG

Minnesota:

• B1G Standings: 13th
• KenPom Ranking: No. 56
• RPI Ranking: No. 99
• Last Five Games (1-4): No. 22 Ohio State (L 72-74 2OT), Michigan (L 57-62), Iowa (L 75-77), Rutgers (W 89-80), Nebraska (L 49-52)
• Home Record: 10-2
• Points Per Game: 77.4 (23rd)
• Points Allowed Per Game: 66.2 (174th)
• Leading Scorer: Andre Hollins - 13.8PPG
• Leading Rebounder: Maurice Walker - 6.4RPG

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