MILWAUKEE — Kentucky basketball took care of business in its NCAA Tournament game Friday, taking out double-digit-seed Troy by double digits in the first round at Fiserv Forum.

The next challenge for the Wildcats and coach Mark Pope appears far greater.

UK, the 3-seed in the Midwest Region, squares off with 6-seed Illinois on Sunday. All that’s at stake: advancing to the second weekend of the Big Dance by clinching a Sweet 16 spot.

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Here’s everything you need to know about the game, including time, TV and streaming info and more:

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What time does Kentucky play Illinois in 2025 NCAA Tournament? 

When: 5:15 p.m. ET Sunday, March 23

Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee

What channel is Kentucky vs Illinois in March Madness second round 

TV: CBS

Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

How to listen to the UK basketball vs Illinois 2025 NCAA Tournament game on the radio?

Tom Leach (play-by-play) and Jack Givens (analyst) will have the UK radio network call on 840 AM in Louisville and both 630 AM and 98.1 FM in Lexington or online at UKAthletics.com.

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What is the series history for Kentucky vs Illinois men’s basketball?

Kentucky and Illinois have met 15 times, with the Wildcats holding an 11-4 edge. UK has won three in a row in the series. The Wildcats and Fighting Illini haven’t played since 1984, however, as Kentucky held on for a 54-51 victory in the NCAA Mideast Regional final at Rupp Arena.

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