On March 30, 2024, the Illinois Fighting Illini were heartbroken by a resounding loss to the UConn Huskies in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament.
Of course, the Huskies went on to win the whole thing, and the Illini were sent packing, but the 25-point loss stung beyond belief.
Now, Illinois has a chance to exact revenge against UConn with a headliner game against the Huskies at none other than Madison Square Garden. On Friday, Illinois announced the matchup versus UConn, sharing that it would tip off on Nov. 28 in New York City.
Yes, it's a revenge game, but it's also more than that.