Who's Playing

Florida A&M @ Illinois

Current Records: Florida A&M 2-9; Illinois 9-3

What to Know

The Florida A&M Rattlers' road trip will continue as they head to State Farm Center at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday to face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Illinois should still be feeling good after a big victory, while the Rattlers will be looking to right the ship.

Florida A&M received a tough blow last week as they fell 73-62 to the Santa Barbara Gauchos.

Meanwhile, Illinois was the big favorite in their most recent game, and for good reason. They made easy work of the Missouri Tigers last Wednesday and carried off an 88-63 win. Illinois' center Kofi Cockburn did his thing and posted a double-double on 25 points and 14 rebounds.

Florida A&M is now 2-9 while the Fighting Illini sit at 9-3. A couple offensive stats to keep an eye on: The Rattlers are stumbling into the matchup with the 21st fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 62.5 on average. Illinois' offense has more to brag about, as they they come into the contest boasting the 26th most points per game in college basketball at 81.2.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: State Farm Center -- Champaign, Illinois
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.