Duke And Illinois Are Matching Up In The ACC / Big Ten Challenge
The last time Duke and Illinois met on the hardwood was during the 2007-2008 season in the EA Sports Maui Invitational
Where?
In Lahaina Hawaii!
In that game Duke defeated Illinois by a score of 79-66!
Why?
Gerald Henderson scored 23 points and DeMarcus Nelson added 16 to lead then the 13th-ranked Blue Devils to a 79-66 victory over Illinois on Tuesday night in the semifinals of the EA Sports Maui Invitational. “according to an article on goduke.com
While Illinois lost to Duke!
Why?
Because they shot 32% while Duke shot 57.7 % “according to an article on fightingillini.com
Tonight they’re matching up again!
This time in the ACC/ Big Ten Challenge!
Where?
Durham North Carolina!
Duke comes into the game with a record of 2-1 and is ranked tenth in the AP Top 25 poll this week! “according to espn/mens-college-basketball/rankings
Why?
Because they defeated Bellarmine in their previous game by a score of 76-54!
Where?
Durham North Carolina!
When?
Friday December 4, 2020!
Why?
Matthew Hurt scored 24 points and accounted for six of Duke's 13 three-pointers, and the No. 6 Blue Devils used a 19-2 run in the second half to defeat Bellarmine. “according to an article on goduke.com
While Illinois comes into the game with a record of 3-1 and is ranked sixth in this weeks AP Top 25 poll! “according to .espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings
Why?
Because they lost their previous game to second ranked Baylor by a score of 82-69!
When?
On Wednesday December 2, 2020!
Why?
Baylor's two made free throws with 12:51 left that broke a 43-all tie, the Bears scored six straight points. After Illinois made a 3-pointer, Baylor scored five more points and then took control with another run, this time 9-0. “according to an article on fightingillini.com
When it ended, Baylor led 65-51 with 7:31 left and the Illini could not close the gap.according to an article on fightingillini.com
Where?
At Bankers Life Field House In Indianapolis Indiana!
Tipoff is set for 9:30pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN!