How to Watch Illinois vs. Ottawa: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Strea…

Game Time: 8 p.m.

TV Channel: N/A

Online Streaming: BTN+ (TCR’s very own Will Charlton will be on the call!)

Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in the Champaign (WDWS-AM 1400) and Chicago (WLS-AM 890) markets. The game will also be broadcasted on other networks throughout the state; check the Fighting Illini Radio Network for more information.

Odds: This is an exhibition game vs. an NAIA school. Stop it.

Illinois Fighting Illini (0-0)

Head Coach: Brad Underwood (7th season already!)

Last Game: 73-63 loss to Arkansas in Round of 64

Ottawa Braves (0-0)

Head Coach: Aaron Siebenthall

Last Game: Does it matter?

What Happened The Last Time Illinois Played?

March 16, 2023: Arkansas 73, Illinois 63

DES MOINES, Iowa — They almost did it again.

Thirty minutes into Thursday’s game, the Illini found themselves in familiar territory. Turnovers aplenty and horrid shooting put Illinois in a 17-point hole midway through the second half.

However, when facing a…