In a highly anticipated matchup, the Penn State Nittany Lions (12-3, 2-2 in conference play) will face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini (11-3, 3-1 in conference play) at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Illinois enters the game on a four-game winning streak, showcasing strong performance in recent outings. In contrast, Penn State is looking to bounce back after suffering a loss in their last game. Key players to watch include Illinois’ Kasparas Jakucionis, who leads the team with 16.4 points and 5.4 assists per game, and Penn State’s Ace Baldwin Jr., who averages 14.8 points and 8.4 assists per game. This clash promises to be a competitive battle as both teams aim to solidify their standings in the conference.
Penn State at Illinois Game Information
Game Date: January 08, 2025
Game Time: 09:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Big Ten Network
Location: State Farm Center, Champaign, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Illinois Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 11-3
Conference Record: 3-1
Streak: 4 win
Penn State Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 12-3
Conference Record: 2-2
Streak: 1 loss
Stat Leaders
Illinois (11-3, #0 in division)
Points Leader: Kasparas Jakucionis, 16.4 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Tomislav Ivisic, 9.14 RPG
Assists Leader: Kasparas Jakucionis, 5.4 APG
Steals Leader: Kasparas Jakucionis, 1.29 SPG
Blocks Leader: Tomislav Ivisic, 1.21 BPG
Penn State (12-3, #0 in division)
Points Leader: Ace Baldwin Jr., 14.8 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Yanic Konan Niederhauser, 6.87 RPG
Assists Leader: Ace Baldwin Jr., 8.4 APG
Steals Leader: Ace Baldwin Jr., 2.13 SPG
Blocks Leader: Yanic Konan Niederhauser, 1.93 BPG
Illinois Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
January 08, 2025 vs Penn State Nittany Lions
January 11, 2025 vs USC Trojans
January 14, 2025 at Indiana Hoosiers
January 19, 2025 at Michigan State Spartans
January 23, 2025 vs Maryland Terrapins
January 26, 2025 vs Northwestern Wildcats
January 30, 2025 at Nebraska Cornhuskers
February 02, 2025 vs Ohio State Buckeyes
February 05, 2025 at Rutgers Scarlet Knights
February 08, 2025 at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Penn State Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
January 08, 2025 at Illinois Fighting Illini
January 12, 2025 vs Oregon Ducks
January 15, 2025 at Michigan State Spartans
January 20, 2025 vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights
January 24, 2025 at Iowa Hawkeyes
January 27, 2025 at Michigan Wolverines
January 30, 2025 vs Ohio State Buckeyes
February 04, 2025 vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
February 08, 2025 at UCLA Bruins
February 11, 2025 at USC Trojans
