CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois hosts Oakland Wednesday night at the State Farm Center for the second straight season.  The Fighting Illini are 2-and-0 after beating Eastern Illinois 112-67, and SIEU, 90-58. This is the fifth time the two teams have met; the Fighting Illini are 4-0 vs. the Golden Grizzlies.

Louisville transfer Tre White.
Louisville transfer Tre White talks about how talented the team is top-to-bottom this year.

Illinois is looking to start 3-0 or better for the fourth time under head coach Brad Underwood.

Forward Will Riley was named the inaugural Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday after averaging 22.5 points with 7.0 rebounds in his first two games.