- Matchup: UConn Huskies vs Illinois Fighting Illini
- Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Friday, the UConn Huskies (5-1) travel to Madison Square Garden aiming to secure a win against the Illinois Fighting Illini (6-1).
In their most recent game, the UConn Huskies faced off against Bryant, clinching a decisive victory with a score of 72-49. The Huskies committed 19 fouls while Bryant had 20. UConn hit 7 of 23 attempts from three-point range, while Bryant was impressive at the free-throw line, going 20 for 21 (95.2%). On the boards, Bryant recorded 21 rebounds (3 offensive, 18 defensive) without any blocks. The game also saw Bryant tally 6 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, UConn limited their opponent to 27.5% shooting, allowing just 11 of 40 shots to find the basket. UConn notched 17 assists, forced 19 turnovers, and achieved 12 steals across the match. They grabbed a total of 37 rebounds, with 14 being offensive, and converted 77.3% of their free throws (17 of 22). The Huskies finished with a field goal percentage of 39.1% (25 of 64) and made 5 out of their 25 attempts from beyond the arc.
Eric Reibe was noteworthy during this game, boasting a 60.0% shooting percentage and contributing 1 assist. He played for 19 minutes, collected 6 rebounds, and scored 16 points on 6 of 10 shooting.
Entering this matchup, UConn holds a record of 5-1. The team averages 9.5 turnovers per game and commits 19.2 personal fouls. In terms of rebounding, UConn collects 35.3 boards on average and has a total of 113 assists for the season, ranking 108th nationally in that category. From three-point territory, they hit 35.0% of their attempts (48 of 137) and shoot 70.3% from the charity stripe. Their offensive output stands at an average of 83.8 points per game (94th in Division 1) with an overall field goal percentage of 51.0%.
Defensively, UConn generates an average of 15.0 turnovers per game while drawing 18.8 fouls. They currently feature a national-best assist defense, allowing just 39 assists this season. Opponents shoot 38.6% against them (119 of 308), and UConn permits an average of 29.5 rebounds per game, making them 11th nationally in points allowed per game (61.3) with a surrender rate of 26.9% on three-pointers.
In their last appearance, the Illinois Fighting Illini achieved a solid 87-73 victory over UT Rio Grande. The Illini dominated the boards with 32 defensive and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 42. They committed just 11 turnovers while securing 1 steal. UT Rio Grande registered 20 fouls, sending Illinois to the free-throw line 22 times where they converted 19 for an excellent 86.4%. From three-point range, Illinois managed to connect on 8 out of 30 attempts (26.7%) and finished with a shooting percentage of 50.0%, going 30 for 60 overall. They allowed UT Rio Grande to convert 39.7% of their field-goal attempts (27 out of 68) and saw their own three-point shooting percentage sit at 42.3% (11 of 26), finishing the game with an underwhelming 50% (8 of 16) from the charity stripe. Illinois also gave up a total of 31 rebounds to UT Rio Grande (10 offensive).
Andrej Stojakovic played a pivotal role for Illinois in this matchup, hitting 11 of 17 shots for a shooting efficiency of 64.7%. He also grabbed 6 rebounds and scored 24 points during his 31 minutes on the court, though he did not distribute any assists.
Illinois currently stands at 6-1 for the season. The Fighting Illini average 13.0 personal fouls per game and maintain a free-throw percentage of 76.8%. They average 14.9 assists per game (ranked 175th in college) and turn the ball over 10.3 times per contest. With 662 points scored so far this season (94.6 per game), they lead with an average of 45.4 rebounds per game. Illinois’s offensive shooting efficiency is impressive, standing at 50.2%, ranking 41st in Division 1.
On the defensive side, Illinois allows an average of 69.7 points per game, placing them 111th in the country. They force about 8.7 turnovers per game and allow opposing teams to shoot 40.1% (ranked 86th in Division 1). Opponents have a 31.5% shooting percentage from three-point range (57 of 181) and convert 71.8% of their free throw opportunities. Additionally, they allow 11.4 assists and 28.7 rebounds per game, ranking 83rd and 14th in these respective categories.
Who will triumph in this NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Illinois
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