The Illinois Fighting Illini are gearing up for an exciting clash against the No. 1-ranked Tennessee Volunteers at State Farm Center on Saturday.
Illinois enters this game on the back of an 86-80 win over Wisconsin on Tuesday. They will have a chance to secure their fourth win over a top-ranked team.
However, it will not be a task against Tennessee who are boasting a perfect 9-0 record. Their defense ranks second in the nation in adjusted defensive efficiency, allowing just 62.3 points per game.
Chaz Lanier and Igor Milicic, have led the charge for the Volunteers and they will be key to restricting Illinois’ offense.
Illinois, on the other hand, has shown resilience despite a few tough losses. Freshman sensation Kasparas Jakucionis has been their top player, averaging 15.4 points and 6.0 assists per game. His shooting will be crucial in unlocking Tennessee’s formidable defense.
The Sporting News has all of the details on how to watch Illinois vs. Tennessee on Saturday.
What channel is Illinois vs. Tennessee on today?
- TV channel: Fox
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Fans can tune into the Illinois vs. Tennessee matchup live on Fox in the United States.
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Illinois vs. Tennessee start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
- Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
Illinois vs. Tennessee will tip off at 5:30 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 14. The game will be played at the State Farm Center in Illinois.
Illinois vs. Tennessee radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 81, 195
You can listen to Illinois vs. Tennessee live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 195 (Illinois broadcast) and 81 (Tennessee broadcast).
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Illinois men’s basketball schedule 2024-25
Here are Illinois’ next five games of the 2024-25 season:
Illinois schedule 2024-25
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 14 | vs. Tennessee | 5:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 22 | vs. Missouri | 1 p.m. |
| Dec. 29 | vs. Chicago State | 2 p.m. |
| Jan. 2 | vs. Oregon | 10 p.m. |
| Jan. 5 | vs. Washington | 4 p.m. |
Tennessee men’s basketball schedule 2024-25
Here are Tennessee’s next five games of the 2024-25 season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Dec. 14 | at Illinois | 5:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 17 | vs. Western Carolina | 7 p.m. |
| Dec. 23 | vs. Middle Tennessee | 7 p.m. |
| Dec. 31 | vs. Norfolk St. | 3 p.m. |
| Jan. 3 | vs. Arkansas | 1 p.m. |
