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llinois Vs. Iowa Basketball (Jan. 10, 2018) Preview: What Time Is The Game? What Channel Will It Air On?

The Iowa Hawkeyes will visit the Illinois Fighting Illini on Thursday night, and here is everything you need to know to watch the game.

Illinois vs. Iowa Basketball preview

The Illini (10-7, 0-4 in Big Ten) continue to seek their first Big Ten victory of the coach Brad Underwood era. Illinois is 13th in the Conference, one spot below Iowa (9-9, 0-5 in conference play), and has lost two straight games to Michigan and Minnesota.

The Hawkeyes have lost their first three contests of 2018 to Michigan, Ohio State and Maryland.

Date: January 11, 2018

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Time: 7 pm local time (8 pm EST)

Where: State Farm Center, Champaign, Illinois

How to Watch: FS1

Illinois have gained a reputation this season for playing excellent basketball one half and poorly the other. Over their past three Big Ten matchups, the Illini have been outscored by an average of 15 points in just one half.

Iowa, meanwhile, is averaging just under 14 turnovers per game over the past three contests. The Hawkeyes’ strongest players in recent weeks include forwards Tyler Cook and Luke Garza, and guards Isaiah Moss, Jordan Bohannon and Maishe Dailey.

The matchup is sure to be a thrilling one.

NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 20: Mike Gesell #10 and teammates of the Iowa Hawkeyes walk off of the court after their 68 to 87 loss to the Villanova Wildcats during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 20, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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