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NCAA Division I Basketball Mens, round 0

AwayWestern Kentucky
Fri, Nov 27 at 4:00 pm
HomeIllinois
Fri, Nov 27 at 4:00 pm (Friday, November 27)State Farm CenterAll Meridian sports
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Game preview11/27 - 6:00 PM ESTFS1Play by play
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Western Kentucky at Illinois, Friday 4:00 pm

#3 Illinois Fighting Illini (3-1) hosts Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-1) Friday at 4:00 pm at State Farm Center, on FS1.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives Illinois a 98% chance to win.

Illinois has won 3 of its last 5. Western Kentucky has won 3 of its last 5.

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Meridian fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#30
WKU · PointsTeagan Moore G19.2
#3
WKU · AssistsSharron Young G5.5
#12
WKU · ReboundsArmelo Boone G6.0
#2
ILL · PointsAndrej Stojakovic G22.2
#34
ILL · AssistsEthan Brown G5.5
#34
ILL · ReboundsEthan Brown G7.0
Western KentuckyIllinois
3-1Record3-1
LWWLWLast fiveLWWLW
1.7%ESPN win chance98.3%

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