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    C.M. Newton Classic
    ILL
    25
    Illinois Fighting IlliniIllinoisILL
    3-1
    87
    3-1
    Final
    12T
    Illinois
    ILL
    384987
    Alabama
    ALA
    5248100
    ALA
    8
    Alabama Crimson TideAlabamaALA
    4-1
    100
    4-1

    Alabama Crimson Tide vs Illinois Fighting Illini

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    Game Leaders

    ILLALA
    Points
    Will Riley
    18
    W. Riley#7
    6/12 FG, 3/7 FT
    18
    Points
    Grant Nelson
    23
    G. Nelson#4
    9/15 FG, 1/1 FT
    23
    Rebounds
    Tomislav Ivisic
    10
    T. Ivisic#13
    8 DREB, 2 OREB
    10
    Rebounds
    Grant Nelson
    8
    G. Nelson#4
    8 DREB, 0 OREB
    8
    Assists
    Kasparas Jakucionis
    6
    K. Jakucionis#32
    6 TO, 33 MIN
    6
    Assists
    Labaron Philon Jr.
    9
    L. Philon Jr.#0
    1 TO, 33 MIN
    9
    Full Box Score

    Team Stats

    ILL
    ALA

    45% (32-71)

    Field Goal %

    52% (39-75)

    33% (10-30)

    Three Point %

    32% (11-34)

    54% (13-24)

    Free Throw %

    85% (11-13)

    13

    Turnovers

    7

    44

    Rebounds

    37

    3

    Largest Lead

    18

    Full Team Stats

    Game Information

    Birmingham, AL

    SEC Network

    Referee:Terry Oglesby

    Referee:Steven Anderson

    Referee:K.B. Burdett Jr.

    Video Highlights

    Nelson scores 23 to lead No. 8 Alabama past No. 25 Illinois, 100-87

    — Grant Nelson scored 23 points and Aden Holloway had 18 to lead No. 8 Alabama to a 100-87 win over No. 25 Illinois on Wednesday night in a matchup of Elite Eight teams from last season at Legacy Arena.
    Nov 20, 2025, 11:19 pm - AP

    Probabilities & Game Flow

    Illinois Fighting Illini logo
    ILL
    0%

    According to ESPN Analytics

    Data is currently unavailable.

    2026-27 Standings

    NCAA Division I
    Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten ConferenceCONFGBOVR
    Indiana0-0-3-0
    Michigan State0-0-3-0
    Minnesota0-0-3-0
    Nebraska0-0-3-0
    Northwestern0-0-3-0
    Oregon0-0-3-0
    UCLA0-0-3-0
    USC0-0-3-0
    Wisconsin0-0-3-0
    Rutgers0-0-2-0
    Washington0-0-2-0
    Illinois0-0-2-1
    Iowa0-0-2-1
    Michigan0-0-2-1
    Ohio State0-0-2-1
    Penn State0-0-2-1
    Maryland0-0-1-1
    Purdue0-0-1-2
    Southeastern ConferenceSoutheastern ConferenceCONFGBOVR
    Alabama0-0-3-0
    Florida0-0-3-0
    Georgia0-0-3-0
    LSU0-0-3-0
    Ole Miss0-0-3-0
    Mississippi State0-0-3-0
    South Carolina0-0-3-0
    Texas0-0-3-0
    Texas A&M0-0-3-0
    Vanderbilt0-0-3-0
    Auburn0-0-2-0
    Tennessee0-0-2-0
    Arkansas0-0-2-1
    Kentucky0-0-2-1
    Missouri0-0-2-1
    Oklahoma0-0-2-1
    Full Standings

    Men's College Basketball News

    Sources: Former Saint Louis star Robbie Avila finalizing deal to play for TCU

    Sources: Former Saint Louis star Robbie Avila finalizing deal to play for TCU

    Former Saint Louis star Robbie Avila, the 2025 A-10 player of the year, is finalizing a deal to play for TCU this season, sources told ESPN.

    8h

    Men's college basketball Power Rankings: A whole new list after two weeks of games

    Men's college basketball Power Rankings: A whole new list after two weeks of games

    After two weeks of play, Florida tops the rankings, while Kansas and UCLA made big jumps with signature wins.

    8h

    Pittsburgh visits Butler following Sumler's 26-point showing

    Pittsburgh visits Butler following Sumler's 26-point showing

    Pittsburgh Panthers (3-0) at Butler Bulldogs (2-1)

    15h

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