An opening-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 13th-seeded Chattanooga Mocs (27-7) play against the No. 4 seed Illinois Fighting Illini (22-9) on Friday at PPG Paints Arena. The contest tips off at 6:50 PM, watch on TNT.
In its previous game, Illinois lost to Indiana 65-63 at home, with Kofi Cockburn (23 PTS, 10 REB, 2 BLK, 61.5 FG%) and Coleman Hawkins (18 PTS, 2 STL, 50 FG%, 4-7 from 3PT) leading the way.
Chattanooga won at home over Furman, 64-63, in its most recent game. Its top scorers were Silvio De Sousa (17 PTS, 14 REB, 70 FG%) and David Jean-Baptiste (13 PTS, 29.4 FG%, 3-10 from 3PT).
Ahead of this college basketball showdown, here is everything you need to get ready for Friday’s action.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Chattanooga Mocs
- Game Day: Friday, March 18, 2022
- Game Time: 6:50 PM ET
- Live Stream: Hulu (Watch March Madness on Hulu!)
NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Lines
NCAA Basketball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 2:05 PM ET.
- Spread: Illinois -8
- Total: 135.5
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