Kentucky vs Illinois officially set. Time, date for March Madness second-round game
MILWAUKEE — Kentucky basketball took care of business in its NCAA Tournament game Friday, taking out double-digit-seed Troy by double digits in the first round at Fiserv Forum.
The next challenge for the Wildcats and coach Mark Pope appears far greater.
UK, the 3-seed in the Midwest Region, squares off with 6-seed Illinois on Sunday. All that's at stake: advancing to the second weekend of the Big Dance by clinching a Sweet 16 spot.
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Here's everything you need to know about the game, including time, TV and streaming info and more:
What time does Kentucky play Illinois in 2025 NCAA Tournament?
When: 5:15 p.m. ET Sunday, March 23
Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
What channel is Kentucky vs Illinois in March Madness second round
TV: CBS
Streaming: Fubo (free trial)
How to listen to the UK basketball vs Illinois 2025 NCAA Tournament game on the radio?
Tom Leach (play-by-play) and Jack Givens (analyst) will have the UK radio network call on 840 AM in Louisville and both 630 AM and 98.1 FM in Lexington or online at UKAthletics.com.
What is the series history for Kentucky vs Illinois men's basketball?
Kentucky and Illinois have met 15 times, with the Wildcats holding an 11-4 edge. UK has won three in a row in the series. The Wildcats and Fighting Illini haven't played since 1984, however, as Kentucky held on for a 54-51 victory in the NCAA Mideast Regional final at Rupp Arena.
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky vs Illinois game time, TV: March Madness second round
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