"Big Ten action on Wednesday will see the the No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) visit the USC Trojans (18-7, 7-7 Big Ten) at Galen Center, beginning at 10 p.m. ET. In its previous game, Illinois topped Indiana on Sunday, 71-51. Its top scorer was David Mirkovic with 25 points. In its most recent game, USC lost to Ohio State on Wednesday, 89-82. Its leading scorer was Alijah Arenas with 25 points."
"Illinois' +416 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 16 points per game) is a result of scoring 84.2 points per game (31st in college basketball) while allowing 68.2 per contest (50th in college basketball). The Fighting Illini are averaging 84.2 points, 8.4 more than the Trojans concede. Illinois connects on 11.2 three-pointers per game (ninth-most in college basketball) while shooting 35.6% from beyond the arc (88th in college basketball)."
Illinois (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) travels to face USC (18-7, 7-7 Big Ten) at Galen Center on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with an opening tip at 10 p.m. ET and the game airing on BTN. Illinois averages 84.2 points and allows 68.2, producing a +16 scoring differential while ranking 31st in scoring. The team makes 11.2 three-pointers per game at 35.6% and scores 87.5 points per game at home compared with 80.4 on the road; its last 10-game scoring average is 81.3. USC averages 81.3 points while conceding 75.8 per outing. Tickets are available from Vivid Seats.
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