How to Watch Illinois vs. Sam Houston Game Time: 6 p.m.

Friday TV Channel: N/A Online Streaming: B1G+ Odds: N/A Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten) Head Coach: Brad Underwood (10th season) * 2025-26: 28-9 (15-5 Big Ten); lost in Final Four to UCONN Last Game: Texas Tech 84, Illinois 78 Sam Houston Bearkats (1-1, 0-0 CUSA) Head coach: Chris Mudge (4th season) * 2025-26: 22-12, 13-7 CUSA What Happened the Last Time These Two Teams Played?

First-ever matchup!