Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions — Men's Basketball, Saturday, January 3, 2026

No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini beat Penn State Nittany Lions 73-65 in men's basketball on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA.

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Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois

Big Ten Conference

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Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State

Big Ten Conference

Illinois Fighting Illini

73
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Penn State Nittany Lions

65

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The Palestra

Philadelphia, PA

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Game facts
DateSaturday, January 3, 2026
Final scoreIllinois Fighting Illini 73, Penn State Nittany Lions 65
VenueThe Palestra
CityPhiladelphia, PA
Conference gameYes
Rank (entering)Illinois Fighting Illini: No. 20

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini beat Penn State Nittany Lions 73-65 in men's basketball on Saturday, January 3, 2026.