Indiana vs. Illinois: Live Score, Time, TV Channel & How to Watch NCAA Basketball Sunday

Indiana and Illinois Set for Big Ten Clash

The Indiana Hoosiers travel to Champaign, Illinois, on Sunday, February 15, 2026, to face the No. 7 Illinois Fighting Illini in a pivotal Big Ten matchup. The game, scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at State Farm Center, will be broadcast on CBS and streamed on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App, as well as Paramount+ Premium.

Indiana (17-8, 8-6 Big Ten) enters the contest having won five of its last six games, bolstering its NCAA Tournament hopes. The Hoosiers recently secured victories over Wisconsin and Oregon. Illinois (20-5, 11-3 Big Ten), however, has stumbled after a 12-game winning streak, suffering consecutive overtime losses to Michigan State and Wisconsin.

Key Players and Storylines

The game carries significant weight in the Big Ten title race. Michigan currently holds a two-game lead in the conference standings, making a win crucial for Illinois to remain competitive.

For Illinois, Keaton Wagler has been a standout performer, particularly recently. He scored 34 points with seven assists against Wisconsin, marking his fourth game with 22 or more points in the last six outings. The Illini are increasingly relying on Wagler as a passer and shooter.

However, Illinois will be without second-leading scorer Andrej Stojakovic, who is battling an ankle injury. Kylan Boswell, who has missed seven games with a broken hand, will be available, averaging 14.3 points and 4.2 rebounds.

Indiana will look to continue the strong play of Lamar Wilkerson, who has scored at least 19 points in six straight games, averaging 28.2 points over that stretch. He recently had a 41-point outburst against Oregon. Tucker DeVries adds 13.8 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Tayton Conerway contributes 10.5 points and 3.8 assists for the Hoosiers.

Broadcast and Viewing Information

Date: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026

Time: 1 p.m. ET

Location: State Farm Center – Champaign, Illinois

TV: CBS

Live Stream: CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App

Streaming on: Paramount+ Premium

Game Outlook

Illinois is favored by 10.5 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. While the Illini are the home team and generally strong performers, Indiana has shown the ability to win as an underdog this season, going 2-2 against the spread in away games where they were the underdog. Considering Indiana’s recent form and Wilkerson’s scoring prowess, an Indiana cover, or even an outright win, remains a possibility.