How to Watch Illinois (18-6) at Rutgers (15-9)

Game Time: 6 p.m.

TV Channel: BTN

Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO

Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in the Champaign (WDWS 1400) and Chicago markets (WLS 890). The game is also broadcasted on other stations throughout the state; check the Fighting Illini Radio Network for more information.

Odds: N/A

Quick Hits:

Illinois Fighting Illini

Head Coach: Brad Underwood (5th season)

2020-21 Record: 24-7 (16-4 Big Ten)

Gameday Reading:

• Kofi keeps saving the day

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Head Coach: Steve Pikiell (6th season)

2020-21 Record: 16-12 (10-10 Big Ten)

Gameday Reading:

• PODCAST: Oskee Talk Episode 211 - Rutgers at the RAC

What’s This Series Like?

• Illinois leads the all-time series 10-3
• Illinois has won the last 2 meetings.

What happened last time?

Dec. 3, 2021: Illinois 86, Rutgers 51

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — If the Illini want to be one of the best teams in the Big Ten, they need to play like they did on Friday.

After falling out of the top-25, Illinois has responded with its two best games of the season. The latest? An 86-51 drubbing of Rutgers to open up Big Ten play Friday Night at State Farm Center.