Illinois at Michigan State

Image Taken At Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Michigan State Spartans Men’s Basketball Game, Breslin Student Events Center, East Lansing, MI, Saturday, February 7, 2026. Courtney Bay/Illinois Athletics

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois men's basketball opens up its two-game business trip to Los Angeles against USC Wednesday night. 

The Fighting Illini returned to the win column following a 71-51 home win over Indiana on Sunday. Kylan Boswell returned in that one after a seven-game absence because of a broken hand. David Mirkovic led the team with 25 points in the win. 

USC is 18-7 on the season, including 7-7 in the Big Ten. The Trojans will be a tough opponent, given its upset win over Wisconsin and a five-point loss to Purdue last month.

Where to watch Illinois vs USC:

When: Wednesday, Feb. 18

Where: Galen Center, Los Angeles, CA

Time: 9 p.m.

Watch: Big Ten Network

Listen: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network, Varsity Network app, SiriusXM 117 or 195, SXM app

Stream: FUBO

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