The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-16) will try to stop a seven-game losing streak when they visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (17-8) on February 17, 2026 at State Farm Center.
Illinois won its previous game versus Wisconsin, 92-60, on Wednesday. Aaliyah Guyton led the way with 22 points, plus two rebounds and six assists. Rutgers lost its most recent game to Purdue, 72-57, on Saturday. Nene Ndiaye was its high scorer with 25 points.
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When is Illinois vs. Rutgers and when does it start?
This matchup between the Fighting Illini and Scarlet Knights will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. You should expect the opening tip at 7 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Illinois vs. Rutgers
The Fighting Illini and Scarlet Knights will take to the hardwood at State Farm Center for this matchup on Feb. 17, and if you want to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on Big Ten Network.
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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Game Preview
Illinois Stats, Odds & Insights
Illinois averages 78.0 points per game (25th in college basketball) while giving up 65.2 per outing (199th in college basketball). It has a +318 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 12.8 points per game.
The 78.0 points the Fighting Illini average are 10.8 more than the Scarlet Knights give up.
Illinois connects on 5.8 three-pointers per game (209th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 5.0 on average.
When playing at home, the Fighting Illini are scoring 3.8 more points per game (79.5) than they are on the road (75.7).
On offense, Illinois has struggled over its last 10 games, scoring 74.8 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 78.0 it has racked up over the course of this year.
Rutgers Stats, Odds & Insights
Rutgers is being outscored by 10.1 points per game, with a -252 scoring differential overall. It puts up 57.1 points per game (325th in college basketball), and allows 67.2 per contest (253rd in college basketball).
The Scarlet Knights average 57.1 points, 8.1 fewer than the Fighting Illini concede.
Rutgers knocks down 5.4 three-pointers per game (249th in college basketball) at a 29.2% rate (245th in college basketball), compared to the 7.0 per contest its opponents make, shooting 32.5% from beyond the arc.
In 2025-26 the Scarlet Knights are scoring 3.5 more points per game at home (58.4) than away (54.9).
Rutgers has fared worse offensively over its past 10 games, posting 52.6 points per contest, 4.5 fewer points its than season average of 57.1.
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Fighting Illini Key Players to Watch
Fighting Illini Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Berry Wallace 25 18.8 6.4 1.8 0.5 0.4 1.4 Cearah Parchment 25 13.1 8.4 1.2 1.6 0.5 0.9 Gretchen Dolan 18 12.9 3.4 2.8 1.2 0.4 0.8 Maddie Webber 25 11.3 2.6 1.6 0.6 0.3 1.5 Destiny Jackson 25 9.2 3.9 5.1 1.6 0.2 0.3Scarlet Knights Key Players to Watch
Scarlet Knights Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Nene Ndiaye 22 15.2 5.2 1.6 1.5 0.2 1.4 Imani Lester 22 11.1 5.6 1.2 1.0 1.2 0.3 Zachara Perkins 21 10.7 4.7 1.6 1.3 0.7 0.9 Faith Blackstone 16 9.9 4.4 1.1 1.3 0.7 0.9 Lauryn Swann 12 8.5 2.7 1.4 1.5 0.2 1.3Rep your favorite team with officially licensed apparel from Lids or Fanatics.
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