Get Ready for the Intense Heat of Illinois vs. Penn Basketball Action!

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 13: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Hope you can stay up late on a Thursday night. The official tipoff times for the Round of 64 were announced Sunday night — and Illinois is getting one of the later destinations.

The Illini’s 3-14 matchup with Penn is set for 8:25 p. m. CT on TNT.

It’s also getting the No. 1 crew, led by Ian Eagle, Grant Hill, and Bill Raftery. TNT Sports and CBS Sports’ Exclusive Coverage of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Features First Round Action on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 Full Release: https://t.

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