Sturdy's Illini Basketball Preview - Chicago State at Illinois

Brad Sturdy, Illini-Insider & Co-Host of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

December 29, 2024

The Illini will face their final; critter of the season on Sunday when the Chicago State Cougars come to town for an afternoon tilt. The Cougars come in 0-14, while the Illini sit 8-4 as the ready for a daunting Big Ten schedule. 

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