"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."
"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."
The Illinois Fighting Illini (17-8) will host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-16) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with the opening tip scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at State Farm Center. Illinois defeated Wisconsin 92-60 in its previous game, led by Aaliyah Guyton's 22 points, while Rutgers dropped a 72-57 game to Purdue, with Nene Ndiaye scoring 25. Illinois averages 78.0 points per game and allows 65.2, yielding a +12.8 scoring margin and a +318 overall differential. Illinois makes 5.8 three-pointers per game and scores more at home (79.5) than on the road (75.7). The game will air on Big Ten Network, tickets are available via Vivid Seats, and Fubo streams women's college basketball.
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