The Illini are coming off one of the biggest regular-season wins in the Brad Underwood era, upsetting No. 2 Texas in overtime Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. They will hope to keep the momentum up against Penn State.
Coming into this season, the Illini lost their top four scorers and had a team full of unproven youngsters and transfers. This hasn’t stopped the Illini as they have had two comeback wins against top-10 opponents and have been competitive in two top-15 losses.
On Saturday morning, the Illini will face Penn State, in a trap game. Penn State will be looking for a marquee win for its resume while the Illini hope to get their first conference win.