Report: Illinois, Duke basketball set to meet at Madison Square Garden in New York
Madison Square Garden could be hosting 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 on an official announcement."
NEWS: Duke and Illinois are working to finalize an agreement to meet 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 Dec. 8, 2020 in the teams' last meeting as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Aya Dosunmu posted a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds as the visiting Illini knocked off the 10th-ranked team in the nation at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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This would be the Illini's 15th game at The Mecca. Illinois' last appearance there resulted in a 98-89 win over No. 11 Florida Atlantic on Dec. 5, 2023.
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