Duke, Madison Square Garden and Illinois

Social Media Erupts as Duke Crushes Illinois in Madison Square Garden Blowout
As is the case whenever a big game takes place, social media was a firestorm during and after the contest. Below are some of the best Illinois-Duke tweets from the college basketball world on Saturday night. Duke's 110-67 win over Illinois is the largest margin of defeat for the Illini in program history.
Why are Duke, Illinois playing in February? Madison Square Garden hosts primetime game
Here's what to know about Duke basketball's neutral-site, non-conference game against Illinois, Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York.
How the Duke vs. Illinois game at Madison Square Garden came together for Saturday's nonconference showdown
On Saturday night, college basketball will be treated to something that was commonplace for decades but has become the exception to the rule over the past 15-or-so years: a marquee February nonconference game between two high-major programs.
Cooper Flagg reacts to historic win over Illinois at Madison Square Garden
Duke superstar freshman Cooper Flagg gave a great response after his team crushed Illinois at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
What is Duke's record at Madison Square Garden? Blue Devils' history, appearances, wins
Here's what to know about Duke basketball's record and history at Madison Square Garden ahead of Saturday's game vs. Illinois.
Duke's Cooper Flagg makes lasting memory in NBA showcase at Madison Square Garden
A Saturday night showdown between Duke and Illinois featured plenty of future NBA talent, but it was Cooper Flagg who shined the brightest on the big stage.
How to get Duke vs. Illinois basketball tickets at Madison Square Garden: Prices, options
The 3rd-ranked Duke Blue Devils and the Illinois Fighting Illini take breaks from conference play to head to the Big Apple on Saturday night for the 2025 SentinelOne Classic.
Why is Duke basketball playing Illinois at Madison Square Garden? Jon Scheyer explains
Duke basketball and Illinois will play this weekend at Madison Square Garden. Here's why, along with a look at the Blue Devils' history at MSG.
Cooper Flagg Tracker: Duke star impresses NBA scouts in Blue Devils' rout of Illinois at Madison Square Garden
Flagg was a key factor in No. 3 Duke's 110-67 pounding of the Illini on Saturday at the World's Most Famous Arena ...
3 Key Numbers From Illinois Basketball's Loss Against No. 3 Duke
An otherworldly output from the Blue Devils and the Illini's on offensive ineptitude told the story of Saturday's blowout ...
Is Duke worthy of NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed? Blue Devils removed doubts with easy win
The ACC is down and few teams have offered Duke a challenge this season. But hammering Illinois, 110-67, at Madison Square ...
Duke vs. Illinois was a refreshing change in the college basketball schedule
A non-conference game in February doesn't happen very often in college basketball. However, Duke and Illinois may have ...
Duke vs. Illinois odds, prediction, line: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 22 best bets by proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Cooper Flagg and the Duke ...
Duke basketball vs Illinois score today: Live updates, game highlights, how to watch
Follow for live score updates and game highlights from Duke basketball vs. Illinois at Madison Square Garden in New York City ...