blog posts No. 9 Illini host Northwestern tonight in return to B1G action Jan 2, 2024 8:45 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Illinois opens 2024 at the State Farm Center in a return to Big Ten play after dominating their final non-conference game against Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday. Tonight's game against Northwestern is scheduled for an 8 pm tip. Share on Facebook Tweet Email