How to Watch Illinois (28-3) vs. Eastern Michigan (21-13)

NCAA Tournament First Round

Game Time: 7 p.m. CT

Online Streaming: BTN2GO/BTN+

Radio: Listen here for an audio stream of the game.

Quick Hits:

Illinois Fighting Illini

Head Coach: Chris Tamas (2nd season)

2018 Record: 28-3 (17-3 Big Ten)

2018 Conference Standing: 2nd in Big Ten

2017-18 Postseason: Sweet 16

For a recap on Illinois’ Senior Night win, read here. For more on why the Illini are so successful at Huff Hall, read here.

Eastern Michigan Eagles

Head Coach: Kimi Olson (4th season)

2018 Record: 21-13 (9-7 MAC)

2018 Conference Standing: 2nd in MAC West

2017-18 Postseason: N/A

Learn more about Illinois’ opening weekend competition in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.

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