University of Illinois
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Cincinnati (Exh.)
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| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 54 | 51 | 105 |
| Cincinnati | 49 | 47 | 96 |
Illini Earn 105-96 Exhibition Win at Cincinnati
October 17, 2026 | Men's Basketball
RECAP
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Six Fighting Illini scored in double figures, led by 24 from Andrej Stojakovic and 19 from Stefan Vaaks, as the Orange and Blue posted a 105-96 exhibition victory over host Cincinnati on Saturday at the Bearcats' Fifth-Third Bank Arena. The contest was the first of three exhibition games leading into the Illini's 2026-27 regular-season opener.
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Illinois will host its next two exhibition contests at State Farm Center. First, the Orange and Blue square off against Big 12 foe Baylor on Oct. 23, before returning to the court five days later for the final preseason test against UIC on Oct. 28. Both contests are set for 7 p.m. CT tipoffs and each will be streamed live via B1G+.
Illinois' regular season tips on Monday, Nov. 2 with a 7 p.m. CT matchup vs. FDU on Big Ten Network.
