We don’t get a ton of days like this, but both Illinois men’s and women’s basketball teams are in action Thursday night. Here’s everything you need for both of those games!

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How to Watch Illinois Men vs. Michigan

Game time: 6 p.m.

TV Channel: ESPN

Online Streaming: WatchESPN

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

Odds: Illinois -3.5, O/U 144.5

Quick Hits

Illinois Fighting Illini (19-10, 10-8 Big Ten)

Head Coach: Brad Underwood

Last Game: 72-60 loss at Ohio State

Michigan Wolverines (17-12, 11-7 Big Ten)

Head Coach: Juwan Howard

Last Game: 87-79 (OT) win over Wisconsin

What Happened The Last Time They Played?

Feb. 27, 2022: Illinois 93, Michigan 85

Illinois’ Big Ten title hopes aren’t dead yet.

The Illini desperately needed a win on Sunday to keep pace with Wisconsin and Purdue atop the Big Ten leaderboard, and the Illini left Ann Arbor, Mich., with its fifth-straight victory over the Wolverines, 93-85.

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How to Watch Illinois Women vs. Rutgers (Big Ten Tournament Second Round)

Game time: ~8 p.m.

TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Online Streaming: FOX Sports Go

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

Quick Hits

Illinois Fighting Illini (21-8, 11-7 Big Ten)

Head Coach: Shauna Green

Last Game: 75-53 win over Rutgers

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (12-19, 5-13 Big Ten)

Head Coach: Coquese Washington

Last Game: 63-59 win over Northwestern (First round of BTT)

What Happened The Last Time They Played?

You remember this one? It was less than 100 hours ago.

Feb. 26, 2023: Illinois 75, Rutgers 53

On to the Big Ten Tournament.

In its best regular season since 1999, Illini women’s hoops ended it Sunday afternoon with a 75-53 win and a very convincing sweep over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

This is Illinois’ first road win against Rutgers in six tries. It also guarantees the Illini the 6-seed in the Big Ten Tournament and a first-round bye.