Illinois Set To Face Clemson in NIT Tourney

Illini Face Clemson

(Clemson, SC) -- The Fighting Illini battle the Tigers in Clemson on Sunday in the second round of the NIT. The Illini won 66-62 on the road against Boston University on Wednesday. The Tigers advanced with a win over Georgia State. Illinois is 20-14, and Clemson is 21-12.

NIT Tournament

(All Times Central)

Friday, March 21

Robert Morris vs. Belmont, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 22

Louisiana Tech vs. Georgia, 10 a.m.

Sunday, March 23

Illinois vs. Clemson, 10 a.m.

Minnesota vs. St. Mary's, 2 p.m.

Southern Miss vs. Missouri, 4 p.m.

Monday, March 24

Florida State vs. Georgetown, 6 p.m.

SMU vs. LSU, 8 p.m.

Arkansas vs. California, 10 p.m.