The News-Gazette · May 31, 2018
Report: Illini, Irish will face off in Challenge
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois will get a rematch with Notre Dame in this coming season's Big Ten/ACC Challenge after losing to the Irish in the grand reopening of State Farm Center in December 2015. The game was first reported by CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein.
Notre Dame won the last matchup against Illinois 84-79 behind 21 points apiece from Steve Vasturia and one-time Illinois recruiting target Demetrius Jackson. Malcolm Hill had 19 points for the Illini in the first game between the two programs since 2013.