On Friday, the Illini will be taking on Illinois Wesleyan in an exhibition game to tune up for the start of the regular season. This is a game that should help develop what Brad Underwood wants as the first starting lineup of the season.
The first game of the regular season is on November 8. This game will be against the Evansville Purple Aces. Illinois will welcome in the Purple Aces in what should be another nice tune-up game for the rough schedule to follow.
Figuring out the early lineup is going to be the tricky part for Underwood and this coaching staff.