When is the Illinois vs. Purdue basketball game?

The Illinois vs. Purdue basketball game is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026.

What are the current rankings of Illinois and Purdue?

Illinois is ranked No. 11 and Purdue is ranked No. 4 in college basketball.

What are the scoring averages for Illinois and Purdue?

Purdue averages 84.1 points per game, while Illinois scores 85.3 points per game.

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Ranked Clash: Illini Take on Purdue

24 Jan

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Summary

Illinois seeks eighth consecutive win against Purdue.
Purdue averages 84.1 points, Illinois scores 85.3.
Both teams are 7-1 in the Big Ten conference.

The No. 11 Illinois Fighting Illini aim to extend their impressive eight-game winning streak this Saturday, January 24, 2026. Their next challenge comes in the form of the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers, whom they will visit at Mackey Arena for a pivotal Big Ten clash. The game is scheduled to tip off at 3 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FOX.

Both teams have demonstrated offensive prowess. Purdue averages 84.1 points per game, while Illinois is close behind, scoring 85.3 points per contest. Defensively, both squads are also strong, with Purdue allowing 68.1 points and Illinois conceding 67.6 points. The Fighting Illini hold a slight edge in scoring differential, outscoring opponents by 17.7 points per game compared to Purdue's 16.0. Illinois also excels from beyond the arc, hitting 10.7 three-pointers per game, surpassing their opponents' average of 8.3.

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