CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Following the Illinois women's basketball vs. Washington New Year's Eve tilt, Fighting Illini Athletics will host a Cheez-It Citrus Bowl watch party. Fans who attend the women's basketball game can enjoy the game viewing with the Illini FamILLy. As a bonus Illinois football season ticket holders will receive a free ticket to the basketball game.
Doors to State Farm Center will open at 11 a.m. CT for the noon game. Fans must be in the arena by 1 p.m. CT to attend the watch party. No re-entry will be allowed after 1 p.m. CT. Kickoff for the Illinois vs. South Carolina bowl game is slated for 2 p.m. CT.
ENTRANCE AND PARKING: All normal women's basketball game day entries will be open until 1 p.m. Parking will be free. The clear bag policy will be in effect.
Schedule of Events
11 a.m. – State Farm Center doors open
12 p.m. – Illinois WBB vs. Washington
1 p.m. – Doors close/no re-entry into arena
2 p.m. – Cheez-It Citrus bowl game played on video boards
Fans can purchase a single-game general admission ticket to the women's basketball game vs. Washington for $8 HERE.