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Tennessee Hosts Illinois in Must-Win Showdown Tonight

12/7/2025

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The 13th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (7-2) host No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini (6-2) at Music City Madness in Nashville, aiming to snap a two-game skid.
Tennessee lost 62-60 to Syracuse, with Jaylen Carey scoring 22.
Illinois played November 28, losing 74-61 to UConn, with Kylen Boswell scoring 25.
Tennessee holds a 4-1 edge over Illinois, winning the last two matchups.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 8:00 PM ET.

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The 13th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (7-2) host No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini (6-2) at Music City Madness in Nashville, aiming to snap a two-game skid.
Tennessee lost 62-60 to Syracuse, with Jaylen Carey scoring 22.
Illinois played November 28, losing 74-61 to UConn, with Kylen Boswell scoring 25.
Tennessee holds a 4-1 edge over Illinois, winning the last two matchups.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 8:00 PM ET.