Madison Square Garden could host Illinois for a marquee matchup.
Illinois and Duke men’s basketball are reportedly working to finalize a game at MSG for the 2024-25 season, according to Jon Rothstein of College Hoops Today. Rothstein says “There is no timetable for an official announcement.“
NEWS: Duke and Illinois are working to finalize a deal to reunite next season at MSG, according to multiple sources.https://t.co/WxaP9vxx5F
-Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 7, 2024
The Fighting Illini beat Duke 83-68 on December 8, 2020 in the teams’ last meeting in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Aya Dosunmu recorded a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds as the visiting Illini beat the nation’s No. 10 team at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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This would be the Illini’s 14th game at the Mecca. Illinois’ last appearance resulted in an 85–78 overtime victory over second-seeded Texas on December 6, 2022.
This article originally appeared in the Journal Star: Illinois and Duke Basketball to Meet at Madison Square Garden
