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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 22 MIN

Illinois vs. Wisconsin Preview: Revenge Spot for the Illini? | Big Ten Tournament

from Armchair Illini Podcast · host Austin Burklund

Can the Illini get revenge in the Big Ten Tournament? 🏀In this postseason edition of the Armchair Illini Podcast, Alex Kyi and Robby Nardini break down the high-stakes matchup between Illinois and Wisconsin. After a "painful" overtime loss to the Badgers during the regular season, Illinois is looking to settle the score on the big stage. We dive deep into the stats, the matchups, and the major storylines heading into tomorrow’s 1:30 PM CT tip-off: Wisconsin’s Firepower: John Blackwell and Nick Boyd combined for a massive 57 points in their recent win over Washington. Can Illinois’ defense contain them this time? The Injury Bug: With Wisconsin’s third-leading scorer, Nolan Winter, considered day-to-day, how does his absence change the dynamic on the glass? The "Ivisic" Factor: Why the performance of the Ivisic brothers—both in rebounding and three-point shooting—is the ultimate "X-factor" for an Illinois victory. Big Ten Landscape: Thoughts on the early action, including Northwestern’s win over Indiana and the upcoming Nebraska vs. Purdue showdown. Are you leaning toward an Illinois win, or is Wisconsin’s offense too hot to handle? Let us know your score predictions in the comments! 🏆 JOIN OUR BRACKET CHALLENGE! It’s free to enter with some incredible Illini prizes on the line: 1st Place: Signed autographed Luther Head Jersey + NIL Store T-shirt. 2nd Place: Signed mini helmet by Illinois football star Hank Beatty. Link in description to join via Yahoo Sports! #Illini #WisconsinBadgers #BigTenTournament #CollegeBasketball #MarchMadness #ArmchairIllini

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