Paul Schmidt Athletic Trainer | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Paul Schmidt Athletic Trainer | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
The University of Illinois men's basketball team, led by Coach Brad Underwood, is set to face the University of Alabama on November 19 at the United Center in Chicago. This game marks a significant event in the Illini's non-conference schedule for the upcoming season.
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This matchup is a return game following last season's encounter in Birmingham, where Alabama, ranked No. 8 at the time, defeated Illinois, ranked No. 25, with a score of 100-87. Alabama progressed to the NCAA Elite Eight that season, while Illinois reached the NCAA Second Round.
Illinois returns to Chicago for a prominent appearance at the United Center after playing numerous games there from 1994 through 2018. During this period, they participated in regular-season games, Big Ten Tournaments, and an NCAA Tournament at this venue.
Overall, Illinois has played 56 games at the United Center with a record of 38 wins and 18 losses. Their regular-season record includes 19 wins and nine losses at this location against non-conference teams.
The Illini's most recent visit to the United Center was for the Big Ten Tournament in 2023. Their last regular-season game there occurred during the 2018-19 season, with their last non-conference regular-season game taking place in 2017-18.
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