Joey Biggs Assistant Athletic Director, Operations | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Joey Biggs Assistant Athletic Director, Operations | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
No. 19 Illinois is set to face No. 12 Michigan State in a Big Ten basketball matchup on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. The game will be broadcasted on CBS and available for live streaming on CBSSports.com.
Illinois enters the game with a record of 13-4 overall and 5-2 in the Big Ten Conference. They recently secured a significant victory over Indiana with a score of 94-69, marking their fourth win in five games since the start of the new year.
The Illini have shown strong performances against ranked teams this season, boasting victories over No. 19 Arkansas, No. 20 Wisconsin, and No. 9 Oregon. Their current ranking as No. 7 in the NCAA NET rankings reflects their competitive standing within the conference.
Coach Brad Underwood leads Illinois with a career record of 265-119 and has guided the team to consistent Top-25 rankings over six consecutive seasons.
In terms of player contributions, freshman guard Kasparas Jakucionis stands out as Illinois' leading scorer with an average of 16.7 points per game. Sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic is notable for his rebounding prowess, averaging 8.8 rebounds per game.
Illinois aims to extend its success in road games, having won three consecutive Big Ten road contests and maintaining a strong road record since the start of the season.
The upcoming game against Michigan State represents another challenging Quad 1 matchup for Illinois as they continue their pursuit of excellence within both conference play and national standings.
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