No. 8 Alabama will be facing off against No. 25 Illinois in the upcoming C.M. Newton Classic, following a recent loss to Purdue that caused the Crimson Tide to slip in the rankings. All-American guard Mark Sears struggled in the loss, but will be looking to bounce back against Illinois. Sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic led Illinois to a victory over Oakland, earning the team a spot in the latest AP poll. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network, with streaming available on Sling. Alabama vs. Illinois will tip off at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. For those who prefer radio coverage, the game will be available on SiriusXM channels 190 and 384. Both teams have upcoming games to watch out for in the 2024-25 season. Alabama will be taking on Houston, Rutgers, North Carolina, and Creighton, while Illinois is set to play against Maryland Eastern Shore, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Northwestern. Fans can stay updated with all the latest sports news and analysis on SiriusXM, which is offering a free month trial for new subscribers.
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