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How to Watch Illinois Women's Basketball vs. North Texas: TV, Tip-Off Time, More

The Illini (9-1) will aim to keep their current seven-game winning streak alive by overpower North Texas (6-3) at home
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Mia Zenere (12), Irene Noya Catoira (6), Naomi Benson (21) and Haven Smith (25) react during the Illinois women's basketball team's 70-62 win over Missouri on Wednesday in Columbia, Missouri.
Mia Zenere (12), Irene Noya Catoira (6), Naomi Benson (21) and Haven Smith (25) react during the Illinois women's basketball team's 70-62 win over Missouri on Wednesday in Columbia, Missouri. | University of Illinois

Illinois (9-1, 1-0 Big Ten) will be back home at the State Farm Center on Sunday, riding a wave of momentum after a road win at Missouri. A matchup against North Texas marks the first of two lighter non-conference games, offering Shauna Green’s squad a chance to sharpen its execution and continue stacking wins – the Illini are up to seven in a row – before the schedule tightens again. After proving it can close out a high-major opponent away from home, Illinois can now enjoy the comfort of its home floor and an opportunity to handle business the way good teams are supposed to.

How to watch Illinois Fighting Illini vs. North Texas Mean Green

  • Who: Illinois Fighting Illini (9-1, 1-0 Big Ten) vs. North Texas Mean Green (6-3, 0-0 American)
  • What: Non-conference matchup
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. CT
  • Where: State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois
  • Promotion: Holiday Game | Teddy Bear Toss at Halftime | Holiday photo station with Santa
  • TV/streaming: B1G+ (Annual pass: $89.99; Monthly pass: $12.99/month. Use code "BESTDEAL50" for 50 percent off an annual pass. To purchase a subscription, click here. For more information, visit bigtenplus.com.)
  • Radio/audio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network (Champaign: WDWS 93.9 FM or 1400 AM); Fighting Illini Productions; Varsity Network App
  • Last week: Illinois stayed hot last week with two convincing wins, blowing out Indiana at the State Farm Center before carrying that momentum on the road with a solid victory at Missouri. The Illini’s balance, depth and defense were on full display in both performances. North Texas, meanwhile, has not been in action since December 6, when the Mean Green picked up a win over Texas Southern, and will be looking to find its rhythm again after the extended layoff.
  • Series history: Illinois is 1-0 against North Texas, with the only matchup being a 49-37 Illini victory back in 2002.

What to know about North Texas

North Texas enters Sunday's game at 6-3 and has handled its mid-major opponents, but the results against high-major teams tell a different story. The Mean Green were soundly beaten by both Texas Tech and Oklahoma State, underscoring the jump in competition they will face in Champaign. Although North Texas was picked to finish sixth in the American Athletic Conference preseason poll and is a respectable, well-coached squad, Illinois holds clear advantages across the board. The Mean Green are led by senior forward Megan Nestor, but if the Illini play to their standard, this matchup has all the makings of another decisive, one-sided result.

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Pranav Hegde
PRANAV HEGDE

Primarily covers Illinois football, basketball and golf, with an emphasis on news, analysis and features. Hegde, an electrical engineering student at Illinois with an affinity for sports writing, has been writing for On SI since April 2025. He can be followed and reached on Instagram @pranavhegde__.

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