Black Shoe Diaries · Jan 8, 2025
Penn State vs. Illinois Preview: Hitting the Road
Penn State basketball will hit the road tonight for its toughest test of the season to date against the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini. The Nittany Lions have won four straight games against Illinois, including a three-game sweep in the 2022-23 season that helped Penn State clinch an NCAA tournament berth. Last year’s win was one of the most memorable in PSU basketball’s recent history, as the Lions erased a seven-point deficit in the final 37 seconds to seal a 90-89 upset win.
How To Watch
Who: Illinois Fighting Illini
Record: 11-3 (3-1 Big Ten)
When: Wednesday, January 8, 9:00pm
Where: State Farm Center, Champaign, IL
Kenpom Ranking (PSU): 12 (44)
NET Ranking (PSU): 8 (47)
TV: B1G Network