Opening Tip
Following the holiday break – which was extended a week by the postponement of Illinois’ games vs. Maryland (Dec. 30) and at Iowa (Jan. 2) – the Fighting Illini return to conference play at Ohio State on Thursday, Dec. 6.
» Tipoff between the Fighting Illini (5-7, 0-1 B1G) and the host Buckeyes (9-3, 1-2 B1G ) is set for 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT at OSU’s Schottenstein Center.
» The game will be streamed live on B1G+ with Zachary Nienaber (play-by-play) and Matt Goldman (analyst).
» Mike Koon will call the action for the Illini on the Busey Bank Illini Sports Network (1400 AM / 93.9 FM). » Streaming audio and live stats is also available at FightingIllini.com.
About the Illini
Illinois enters Thursday’s matchup at Ohio State with an overall record of 5-7 (0-1 B1G), and will be playing their first game in 15 days since a home loss to Missouri on Dec. 22.
» Illinois’ two most recently scheduled games, Dec. 30 vs. Maryland and Jan. 2 at Iowa, were postponed due to…
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