Illinois Fighting Illini vs. North Carolina Tar Heels
The Illinois Fighting Illini (2-0) meet the North Carolina Tar Heels (1-0) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 12:00 AM ET.
- Venue
- Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Tip-off
- Saturday, January 30, 2027 12:00 AM ET
Season averages
| ILL | UNC | |
|---|---|---|
| W2 | Streak | W1 |
| 57.5 | Points Against | 72.0 |
| 116.0 | Points Per Game | 80.0 |
| 57 | Field Goal % | 42 |
| 37 | Three Point % | 30 |
| 63.5 | Rebounds Per Game | 32.0 |
| 25.5 | Assists Per Game | 12.0 |
| 5.5 | Blocks Per Game | 4.0 |
| 5.5 | Steals Per Game | 4.0 |
| 0.0 | Team Turnovers Per Game | 0.0 |
| 13.0 | Total Turnovers Per Game | 9.0 |
Illinois Fighting Illini leaders
- Points: Andrej Stojakovic, 22.5
- Assists: Ethan Brown, 6.0
- Rebounds: Ethan Brown, 9.5
North Carolina Tar Heels leaders
- Points: Matt Able, 18.0
- Assists: Isaiah Denis, 4.0
- Rebounds: Neo Avdalas, 7.0