Illinois men's basketball is welcoming Florida Gulf Coast to the State Farm Center in the first meeting between the two teams.Â
The Illini enter Friday's game having won three consecutive games at the State Farm Center overall. They look to start 2-0 or better for the seventh straight season under head coach Brad Underwood.Â
FGCU coach Pat Chambers previously coaches at Penn State, where he was 7-5 against the Illini during nine seasons.Â
Illinois is #17 in the AP preseason poll, #14 in the preseason coaches poll. The Illini have been ranked in the preseason AP Top 25 in five of the last six seasons under Brad Underwood.Â
Where to watch Illinois vs Team:
When: Friday, November 7, 2025
Where: State Farm Center | Champaign, IL
Time: 7:30 p.m. CT
Watch: Peacock
Listen: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network
Stream: FUBO
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