Watch Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois basketball game

By Scout Staff

Nov 4, 2024 at 9:30 pm ET • 1 min read

Halftime Report

A win for Illinois would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they've put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Eastern Illinois 50-35.

If Illinois keeps playing like this they'll be starting off their season with a 'W'. On the other hand, Eastern Illinois will be starting their season off on the wrong foot unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Illinois Fighting Illini

Current Records: Eastern Illinois 0-0, Illinois 0-0

How To Watch

When: Monday, November 4, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: State Farm Center -- Champaign, Illinois
TV: BTN Plus
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $5.00

What to Know

The Eastern Illinois Panthers will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Tip off is scheduled at 8:00 p.m. ET on Monday at State Farm Center.

Looking back to last season, Illinois had a stellar season and finished 23-8. On the other hand, Eastern Illinois will seek to improve after finishing 14-17.

Everything came up roses for Illinois against Eastern Illinois in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the team secured an 80-52 victory. Will Illinois repeat their success, or does Eastern Illinois have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

As for their next game, the game looks promising for Illinois, as the team is favored by a full 25.5 points. They finished last season with an 18-11-1 record against the spread.