Another edition of the C.M. Newton Classic is on deck, as No. 8 Alabama will face No. 25 Illinois on Wednesday night.
The Crimson Tide are looking to bounce back from an 87-78 loss to Purdue on Friday, a result that caused Alabama to slide down six spots in the latest AP poll. All-American guard Mark Sears scored 15 points and dished out six assists in the loss, but he struggled from the field, connecting on just five of his 15 attempts.
Illinois jumped into the AP poll for the first time this season after defeating Oakland on Wednesday. Sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic led the way in the 66-54 victory with 20 points, six rebounds and four steals.
Here is everything you need to know about Alabama vs. Illinois, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Alabama vs. Illinois on today?
- TV channel: SEC Network
- Live stream: Sling
Alabama vs. Illinois will air on SEC Network. Those interested in streaming all of the action can do so on Sling.
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Alabama vs. Illinois start time
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 20
- Time: 9 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. CT
Alabama vs. Illinois will tip off at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The game will be played at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala.
Alabama vs. Illinois radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 190, 384
You can listen to Alabama vs. Illinois live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 190 (Alabama broadcast) and 384 (Illinois broadcast).
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Alabama men's basketball schedule 2024-25
Here are Alabama's next five games of the 2024-25 season:
Nov. 20 | vs. Illinois | 9 p.m. |
Nov. 26 | vs. Houston | 8 p.m. |
Nov. 27 | vs. Rutgers | 10 p.m. |
Dec. 4 | at North Carolina | 7:15 p.m. |
Dec. 14 | vs. Creighton | 8:30 p.m. |
Illinois men's basketball schedule 2024-25
Here are Illinois' next five games of the 2024-25 season:
Nov. 20 | vs. Alabama | 9 p.m. |
Nov. 23 | vs. Maryland Eastern Shore | 4 p.m. |
Nov. 25 | vs. Little Rock | 9 p.m. |
Nov. 28 | vs. Arkansas | 4 p.m. |
Dec. 6 | at Northwestern | 9 p.m. |
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