IU Basketball vs Illinois — Live Updates and Discussion Thread (PREGAME)

Indiana and the Fighting Illini tip off at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Follow along with live updates as the Indiana Hoosiers take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign. Fans are encouraged to join the discussion thread and share their views on the game.

Why it matters

This Big Ten matchup between two ranked teams is an important conference game that could impact the standings and NCAA Tournament seeding for both programs.

The details

Indiana (17-8, 8-6) will face off against No. 8 Illinois (20-5, 11-3) at the State Farm Center in Champaign. The Hoosiers will be looking to bounce back from a recent loss, while the Fighting Illini aim to continue their strong conference play.

  • The game tips off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  • This is the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Illinois defeating Indiana 94-69 on January 14, 2025 in Bloomington.

The players

Kylan Boswell

An Illinois guard who is expected to play in the game.

Tayton Conerway

An Indiana player who remains off the active roster.

Andrej Stojakovic

An Illinois guard who is out for the game.

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The takeaway

This matchup between two top Big Ten teams will provide an exciting opportunity for fans to follow the action and discuss the game's implications on social media and other platforms.