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.“

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 14th game at The Mecca. Illinois’ last appearance there resulted in an 85-78 overtime win over No. 2 Texas on Dec. 6, 2022.

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