After an offseason characterized by arguably more speculation and wonder than those surrounding any other program in college basketball, Illinois' new-look roster was cracked open for Sunday's exhibition game against No.

The first contest of the year may not go in the record book, but still saw the Illini face off against a Top 25 opponent and come up short. Illinois took on No. 24 Ole Miss in a charity exhibition for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and lost 94-71.

Ole Miss basketball live score updates vs Illinois in charity exhibition on Sunday at the Sandy and John Black Pavillion in Oxford

Illinois' first semi-official basketball action of the 2024-25 season – Sunday's exhibition game against Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi (11 a.m. CT, SEC Network and ESPN+) – comes on the heels of Saturday's colossal letdown on the part of the previously charmed Illini football squad.

Everything you need to know in order to watch Illinois at Ole Miss men’s college basketball on Sunday, Oct. 27.

By Ole Miss Sports Ole Miss won over Illinois in a charity exhibition game on Sunday, winning 91-74. Net proceeds from ticket sales will benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of North Mississippi,

Buckle up, because the Illini are back in action. The No. 24 Ole Miss Rebels match up with Illinois on Sunday in Oxford. The

Rebels head coach Chris Beard broke down the team's upcoming matchup with Illinois and what a matchup of that caliber means so early in the season.