The Arkansas Razorbacks, fresh off of a triumphant season in the SEC, are ready to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Hogs, who finished the regular season with a 22-6 record, have earned the right to compete in the tournament and look to continue their success against the Big Ten foe.
The game is scheduled for Friday, March 19th at 3:25 PM (ET) and will be broadcast nationally on CBS. Fans of the Razorbacks can also watch the game on the NCAA March Madness Live app, which is available for iOS and Android devices. The app allows users to stream the tournament in its entirety, including the opening round matchup between Arkansas and Illinois.
The Razorbacks enter the tournament as an 8-seed and will be looking to prove doubters wrong after a disappointing performance in the SEC Tournament. Led by guard Moses Moody, Arkansas has won eight of its last 10 games and is in prime position to make a deep run in the tournament. Moody, who has averaged 16.6 points per game this season, is the driving force behind the Razorbacks’ success and will look to lead the team to victory.
On the other side, Illinois has done well all season, finishing at 19-9 and earning a spot in the tournament. Led by guard Ayo Dosunmu, who has averaged 21.2 points per game, the Fighting Illini will look to use their experience and talent to outlast their opponent.
Friday’s matchup is sure to be a thrilling contest, as both teams boast impressive resumes and are eager to prove themselves in the tournament. Arkansas and Illinois will both look to put their best foot forward and come out victorious in the first round of March Madness.