Eastern Illinois at Illinois - MBB Preview

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Big Sports Radio and Sports Spectacular

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November 6, 2023

The 25th ranked Fighting Illini will finally play an official game on Monday evening when the EIU Panthers come to town to take on the Fighting Illini. The Illini have had a few days to get over their high from beating #1 Kansas and are now set to open a season with a ton of optimism and a loaded, veteran squad. 

Here’s a look at what we expect to see. 

Setting the Stage

#25 Illinois (0-0) vs. Eastern Illinois (0 . . .

 

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