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How to watch Illinois in the First Four

Game time: 6 p.m.

Location: South Bend, Indiana

TV Channel: ESPNU

Online Streaming: WatchESPN

Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in the Champaign (WDWS-AM 1400) and Chicago (WLS-AM 890) markets. The game will also be broadcasted on other networks throughout the state; check the Fighting Illini Radio Network for more information.

Odds: N/A

What’s At Stake: Winner Earns No. 11 seed in region, faces No. 6 Creighton on Friday

Illinois Fighting Illini (22-9, 11-7 Big Ten)

Head Coach: Shauna Green (first season)

Last Game: 73-58 loss to Maryland (Big Ten Tournament)

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Mississippi State Bulldogs (20-10, 9-7 SEC)

Head Coach: Sam Purcell (1st season)

Last Game: 79-72 loss to Texas A&M (SEC Tournament)

Series History

  • MSU leads all-time series 2-1.