CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois Men's Basketball begins Big Ten play on the road for the eighth time in the last 10 seasons, this time against Ohio State.Â
The #13 Fighting Illini are coming off a 75-62 win over #20 Tennessee. After being down two at halftime, Illinois outscored the Volunteers 43-28 in the second half. Four players scored double digits in the matchup, with Keaton Wagler and Tomislav IviÅ¡ić leading the way with 16 points apiece. Ohio State is 7-1 on the season, including 1-0 in the Big Ten after an 86-82 win over Northwestern on Saturday.Â
This will be the 195th meeting in the series, with Illinois winning the most recent matchup over the Buckeyes, 87-79 in Champaign back in February, according to Illinois Athletics. Â
Where to watch Illinois vs Ohio State:
When: Tuesday, Dec. 9
Where: Value City Arena, Columbus, OH
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Watch: Peacock
Listen: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network, Varsity Network app, SiriusXM 85, SXM app
Stream: FUBO
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