The Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team is set to face the Illinois Fighting Illini today, February 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. CT at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Illinois holds a 17-9 overall record and a 9-7 mark in the Big Ten Conference, coming off a 79-65 loss to Michigan State. Wisconsin, ranked No. 11 in The Associated Press poll, boasts a 20-5 overall record and a 10-4 conference record, having recently secured a 94-84 victory over Purdue, with guard John Tonje contributing 32 points.
In their earlier matchup this season, Illinois defeated Wisconsin 86-80. The game will be broadcast on FS1, which is channel 219 on DirecTV and channel 150 on Dish. An online live stream is available at foxsports.com/live, and an online radio broadcast via the Varsity Network app. Terrestrial radio broadcasts are available on WDWS-AM 1400, WHMS-FM 97.5, KFNS-AM 590, WBGZ-AM 1570, and WBGZ-FM 94.3. citeturn0news15
Illinois coach Brad Underwood has expressed high expectations for forward Tre White in the upcoming game, following the announcement that Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely due to a broken left wrist. Underwood praised White for his recent performances in practice, noting his improved health and readiness. White had a significant impact in a previous game against Wisconsin, contributing 23 points and eight rebounds. citeturn0news16
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