Illinois at Maryland

Image Taken At Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Maryland Terrapins Men’s Basketball Game, XFinity Center, College Park, MD, Sunday, March 8, 2026. Courtney Bay/Illinois Athletics

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Fighting Illini will open up Big Ten Tournament play against rival Wisconsin Friday afternoon.

Illinois is the No. 4 seed in the tournament after a 15-5 conference record. The Badgers won an 85-82 nailbiter against Washington Thursday. Washington missed a game-tying basket with seconds to play that would've forced overtime. 

The Illini will be out for revenge after losing to the Badgers in overtime back on Feb. 10. 

Where to watch Illinois vs Wisconsin:

When: Friday, March 13

Where: United Center, Chicago, IL

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Watch: Big Ten Network

Listen: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network, Varsity Network app, Compass Media Networks, SiriusXM 84 SXM app

Stream: FUBO

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