I’m a little surprised Assembly Hall hasn’t filled out considering the Illini’s recent success… here’s the starting lineup for the Illini:

Chester Frazier, Trent Meacham, Mike Davis, Demetri McCamey and Mike Tisdale.

ERIN ANDREWS IS IN THE HOUSE!!!!

No. 25 Illinois (15-3, 3-2) vs. Ohio State (13-3, 3-2)

Pregame

So, if you couldn’t tell already. ESPN’s Erin Andrews is at tonight’s Big Ten battle between the Illini and the Buckeyes. Oh yeah, Steve Lavin and Brent Musburger will be the voices in your living rooms this evening.

Tonight’s game is obviously a huge one for both squads. The Illini, as well as Thad Matta’s crew, would like to separate themselves from the pack to tie Minnesota for 2nd in the conference.(Four teams are tied for third in the Big Ten coming into tonight).

Tonight’s Picks to Click

Jeremy Werner picked Trent Meacham. Jeff LaBelle selected Demetri McCamey. And I went with Alex Legion. We all went with guards tonight.not really a surprise considering tonight’s opponent.

Current Standings:

Jeff – 3

Jeremy – 2

Me – 1 (Come on, Alex. show me something tonight)

Keep up with all the game’s major plays and click on the link to the full live blog, updated throughout the game.