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Illinois Basketball Season Opener: Depth Tested Against Jackson State

11/3/2025

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Illinois basketball opens its season against Jackson State on November 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. CT.
Mihailo Petrovic, the point guard, and Ty Rodgers are sidelined, with Andrej Stojakovic listed as a game-time decision.
Illinois aims to leverage its depth against Jackson State, which lost to Mississippi State.
Illinois has won all previous matchups with the Tigers and seeks momentum before facing No. 10 Texas Tech on November 11.

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Illinois basketball opens its season against Jackson State on November 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. CT.
Mihailo Petrovic, the point guard, and Ty Rodgers are sidelined, with Andrej Stojakovic listed as a game-time decision.
Illinois aims to leverage its depth against Jackson State, which lost to Mississippi State.
Illinois has won all previous matchups with the Tigers and seeks momentum before facing No. 10 Texas Tech on November 11.