The 16th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers are set to host the Illinois Fighting Illini to begin a high-voltage NCAAM game on February 18, 2025, at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT. Before this game, John Tonje scored an impressive 32 points in the Badgers' 94-84 victory over Purdue.
Wisconsin leads the Big Ten for defensive rebounds with an average of 25.0 per game, led by Steven Crowl at 4.3, and has a solid 12-1 home record.
Illinois is 1-2 in one-possession matchups and has a 9-7 record in the Big Ten. They have also had trouble in close games.
Wisconsin's offensive average of 81.5 points each game surpasses Illinois' 71.6 defensive average. Illinois, meanwhile, scores 84.3 points a game, 13.8 higher than Wisconsin (70.5).
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAAM game, plus plenty more.
Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini: Date and tip-off time
The Wisconsin Badgers will take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in a thrilling NCAAM game on February 18, 2025, at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT, at Kohl Center, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Date | February 18, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT |
Venue | Kohl Center |
Location | Madison, Wisconsin |
How to watch Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Illinois Fighting Illini live on:
- TV channel: FS1
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Wisconsin Badgers team news
Max Klesmit is scoring 10.4 points a game.
Nolan Winter averages 5.6 rebounds per game—1.8 on the offensive side and 3.9 on the defensive side.
John Tonje is scoring 20.3 points with 4.5 rebounds while hitting 50.4% from his attempts in his last ten games.
Illinois Fighting Illini team news
Kasparas Jakucionis has been posting 15.4 points over his previous 10 games.
Tomislav Ivisic scores 12.7 points and grabs 8.5 rebounds each game.
Wisconsin Badgers and Illinois Fighting Illini head-to-head record
Illinois has won all five of its previous matches with Wisconsin, demonstrating their dominance in recent games. After two high-scoring victories in March of 2024 (93-87 and 91-83), the Fighting Illini won their most recent matchup on the eleventh of December 2024, 86-80. Illinois also dominated both meetings during the 2023 season, capturing 61-51 and 79-69. Illinois will go into this game with optimism because of their history, especially since Kasparas Jakucionis is scoring well and Tomislav Ivisic is a powerful force inside. Wisconsin, however, has dominated its home court (12-1) and is going to end the run because of Max Klesmit's consistent contributions and John Tonje's recent scoring explosion. This game could end up being another high-scoring contest because both teams are capable of scoring points, but Wisconsin will have to improve defensively if they want to defeat Illinois in the end.
Date | Results |
|---|---|
Dec 11, 2024 | Illinois 86-80 Wisconsin |
Mar 18, 2024 | Illinois 93-87 Wisconsin |
Mar 02, 2024 | Illinois 91-83 Wisconsin |
Jan 29, 2023 | Illinois 61-51 Wisconsin |
Jan 08, 2023 | Illinois 79-69 Wisconsin |