The No. 22 Fighting Illini (10-3, 2-1 Big Ten) end a two-game stay in the Pacific Northwest by facing the Huskies (10-4, 1-2). Illinois' first conference game in the Pacific Time Zone saw the Illini destroy Oregon 109-77 behind Tre White's 20 points.
The Terrapins and Huskies resume their Big Ten seasons. The programs have never met. Maryland is 1-1 in conference, defeating Ohio State 83-59 and losing at then-No. 8 Purdue 83-78. Washington is 0-2, falling at UCLA 69-58 and to USC 85-61.