# Live blog: Illini hoops takes on Cincinnati in first exhibition of 2026-27 season

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-17 22:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 3 · Current Velocity: 6.5

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Cincinnati, Illini, Live

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Telegraph | Illinois vs. Cincinnati basketball: How to listen to exhibition game | 2026-10-17 20:27 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxQMkpjRmJweWI1Yk9PQk1ENUpNdUlMYmFZZl9ic3REb1d2SlRqVTRpMFlCSXc2LWxMd21TSGRma3hWaW9UR0NUb1psYmFmX01IRkJBbkE4VlNSMUhJbGRuMzVjdXRDQjYtSDdoeFgxTFlkdV85REZoNUxidXRURDdETUVva0lKT3JGTnZqV3hJX290dFVhNFBQYXZ2MTlkQWRq?oc=5) |
| University of Cincinnati Athletics | LISTEN LIVE: Men's Basketball vs. Illinois (Exhibition) | 2026-10-17 20:27 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPd2wtV2VUNnYtUFhkZkl0V2lIbExjUDA5VWRXZV9QZWhCSG51SDNjZDVnSzJXWFNxaTA0WmpTWnF6RGh6T0RHTzFxdVJPeUtfc3lQQ1lWRDBncWZuZnNQeWFyOUNycXB4c2xZX3NiRzdqcFg4ZC15THc1RDUwbWdDOFJ3dUdSaC1lYTYzVml1eEdGejg?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Illinois Men's Basketball Returns: Three Things to Watch Against Cincinnati | 2026-10-17 20:27 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxQMmZkYTNMMlE5cm1YcEhoYmZEOFhzUjhYSnpjS1BSS25lWnZwUko3bVpRRXY5b1NjTGRuSGMzemNZS2hHQmdXVlN4RWVXS0JzZVFpbVl4bEJKUUJ4ZzllUERwT1cxSmxvWjAwdFZSRTBfZjRjRlhlMk9TVkt3VFFFMXRYaE1MQlRiQVNQQlFKYzE?oc=5) |

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