The Champaign Room · Jan 4, 2022
Illinois to return to play; Underwood: Curbelo ‘progressing’
It’s been nearly two weeks since the Illini last played a game. After some COVID-19 issues in the Illini program, Illinois is finally set to return to the hardwood Tuesday night against Minnesota.
The Illini are currently not ranked, but they are the leading vote getter among unranked teams in the NCAA.
Since opening the season 2-2, Illinois has won seven of its last eight games — including an 88-63 win over Missouri in the team’s annual Braggin’ Rights contest the last time out.