IU Basketball Visits Illinois in Big Ten Matchup

Hoosiers look to snap road woes against Fighting Illini at State Farm Center

Feb. 15, 2026 at 7:55pm

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The Indiana University men's basketball team travels to Champaign, Illinois to take on the Fighting Illini at the State Farm Center on Sunday afternoon. IU has struggled on the road this season, posting a 3-5 record in true road games, while Illinois has been dominant at home with a 12-2 mark.

Why it matters

This Big Ten conference matchup is an important game for both teams as they jockey for position in the standings. IU will look to snap its road woes and pull off an upset against the heavily favored Illini, who are led by star player Andrej Stojakovic.

The details

Today's game will be the 190th all-time meeting between Indiana and Illinois, with the Hoosiers holding a slim 96-93 advantage in the series. IU will be without several key players due to injury, including Jason Drake, Josh Harris, and Jordan Rayford, while Illinois will also be missing Stojakovic, Ty Rodgers, and Jason Jakstys.

  • The game tips off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Andrej Stojakovic

A star player for the Illinois Fighting Illini who will miss this game due to injury.

Jason Drake

An Indiana player who is out for this game due to injury.

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What they’re saying

“We know it's going to be a tough environment to play in, but our guys are ready for the challenge. We need to come out with energy and focus if we want to pull off the upset.”

— Mike Woodson, Indiana Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a higher seed in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between Indiana and Illinois features two programs with rich basketball histories, and the outcome could have significant implications on the Big Ten standings as the regular season winds down.