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Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat the Chicago State Cougars

Nov 25, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood adjusts his mask as he directs his team during the first half against the North Carolina A&T Aggies at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

The Illinois basketball team is on to the second leg of the multi-team event being held in Champaign.

Chicago State is next up on the Illini schedule. The Cougars are coming off an 84-61 loss to Ohio in their first game of the season. Despite a huge win by Illinois and a bad loss by Chicago State, you always have to take teams seriously.