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Illinois will face Duke at Madison Square Garden on February 22, 2025, in the SentinelOne Classic. This event marks the third consecutive season that the Fighting Illini will play at "The World's Most Famous Arena." The game will be broadcast on FOX.

Both Illinois and Duke had successful seasons last year, advancing to the Elite Eight and finishing in the top-10 of the final Associated Press poll. Illinois ended its season with a 29-9 record, securing its third Big Ten title in four years and achieving its first Elite Eight appearance since 2005. The team was ranked No. 6 in the final AP poll under head coach Brad Underwood.

Duke finished with a 27-9 record last season, ranking No. 9 in the final AP poll during John Scheyer's second year as head coach. Their campaign included a run to their 24th all-time Elite Eight appearance.

The upcoming matchup between Illinois and Duke will be their ninth meeting. Duke currently leads the all-time series with a 5-3 edge. The teams last faced each other on December 8, 2020, when Illinois secured an 83-68 victory over Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

In previous appearances at Madison Square Garden, Illinois achieved significant victories. Last year, they defeated Florida Atlantic with standout performances from Terrence Shannon Jr. and Marcus Domask. Two years ago, they managed a comeback win against Texas in overtime.

Illinois has played a total of 14 games at Madison Square Garden with an overall record of 6-8 but boasts a positive track record under Coach Underwood, winning three consecutive games there.

Ticketing details for the SentinelOne Classic will be released soon. I FUND members and Men's Basketball season ticket holders can expect an email from the Illinois Ticket Office regarding ticket orders within designated sections for Illinois fans.