Feb 12, 2026
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Wisconsin basketball returned to the hardwood Tuesday night after a heartbreaking overtime loss to Indiana on Saturday.
Where to watch Wisconsin vs. Illinois basketball: tip time, stream information
Wisconsin basketball returns to action Tuesday night after a heartbreaking overtime loss to Indiana on Saturday.Opponent: eighth-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini.
The Badgers are 16-7 (8-4 Big Ten) heading into Tuesday's key road matchup.The team is ranked 40th in KenPom, 37th in the ESPN Basketball Power Index and 43rd in the NCAA Net Rankings.While Wisconsin is within the NCAA Tournament projections, it is running out of time to correct its 1-5 record against Quad 1 opponents. A road win over a higher-ranked Illinois team would be a critical boost for this position.
The ranking of Illinois is not surprising.The team is 20-4 (11-2).It's No. 4 in KenPom and No. 7 in ESPN's BPI.The Fighting Illini appear to be legitimate contenders for both the Big Ten and national titles.
Wisconsin will be out of a job on the road in Champaign on Tuesday.Here's a preview of the game to learn more about where and when you can tune in.
Wisconsin basketball vs. Illinois: TV channel, tip time
Date: Tuesday 10 February
TV channel: Peacock (stream only)
Start Time: 8:00 p.m.ET, 7:00 p.m.CT
The Badgers and Fighting Illini tip off at 8 p.m.ET, 7 p.m.CT in Paon.The game will be available on the Badger Radio Network.
Where to watch the Wisconsin-Illinois basketball game
The Wisconsin-Illinois game will be broadcast live on Peacock.
Watch Wisconsin vs Illinois on PeacockContact
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