No. 3 Illinois visits No. 16 Texas Tech in first major test

No. 16 Texas Tech hosts No. 3 Illinois in a Tuesday night matchup that will give both unbeaten teams their first major test of the season. Illinois has averaged 116 points in two lopsided wins, led by Andrej Stojakovic, while Texas Tech has paired two comfortable victories with a defense allowing 50 points per game and forcing frequent turnovers. The Red Raiders will look to maintain their 48-game nonconference home winning streak and contain Illinois’ potent perimeter attack, but both teams are dealing with key frontcourt injuries. The matchup also continues a home-and-home series after Illinois beat Texas Tech 81-77 last season.