Series Renewed:
For the first time in 60 years, DePaul and Illinois will face each other as part of the 2017 Gavitt Tipoff Games which pitted the Big Ten against the Big East for the third straight year.
The two programs, both looking to revive their name in the state, last played on Dec. 7, 1957 which Illinois won 75-70. The Illini also hold a 12-6 edge in the series.
The Blue Demons come in off a bounceback 81-57 victory over Delaware State after dropping their opener to Notre Dame.