How to watch UNLV basketball vs. Illinois Saturday

UNLV's Brandon McCoy (44) gets high-fives on his way back to the bench during his team's basketball game against Oral Roberts at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. UNLV won 92-66. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

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Las Vegas Review-Journal

December 9, 2017 - 12:58 pm

UNLV basketball returns to the MGM Grand Garden Arena court Saturday to face the Illinois Fighting Illini.

The Rebels (7-2) enter the game off a 92-66 win over Oral Roberts. Illinois (7-3) enters the matchup off a 64-57 win over Austin Peay.

Here’s what you need to know if you want to watch on television in Las Vegas:

Who: UNLV vs. Illinois

Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Time: 9 p.m. PDT

TV: ESPN2 (Cox 31, DirecTV 209, Dish 143, CenturyLink 28)

Online: WatchESPN.com live stream (cable credentials required)

Radio: KWWN (1100 AM, 100.9 FM)

Line: UNLV -5; Total 10

Next up

— Dec. 16 at Pacific

— Dec. 20 vs. Mississippi Valley State

— Dec. 22 vs. Northern Colorado

More Rebels: Follow all of our UNLV coverage online at reviewjournal.com/Rebels and @RJRebels on Twitter.

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