Illinois Fighting Illini face the Cincinnati Bearcats in an exhibition men's basketball game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. The cross‑conference matchup pairs a Big Ten program with Cincinnati, now a member of the Big 12, for a pre‑season showcase on the Bearcats’ home court. Fifth Third Arena is a 12,012‑seat on‑campus venue on the University of Cincinnati campus that hosts UC basketball and other events.
