Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini — Men's Basketball, Thursday, January 8, 2026
No. 16 Illinois Fighting Illini beat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 81-55 in men's basketball on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL.
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State Farm Center
Champaign, IL
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| Date | Thursday, January 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Final score | Rutgers Scarlet Knights 55, Illinois Fighting Illini 81 |
| Venue | State Farm Center |
| City | Champaign, IL |
| Conference game | Yes |
| Rank (entering) | Illinois Fighting Illini: No. 16 |
Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini?
No. 16 Illinois Fighting Illini beat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 81-55 in men's basketball on Thursday, January 8, 2026.