CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Interstat) — The Illinois Fighting Illini, seeking to solidify their postseason resume, will host the struggling Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten men’s basketball matchup Tuesday night at State Farm Center. Illinois (22-7) enters the contest looking to rebound from a disappointing 84-70 home loss to Michigan last Friday. The Fighting Illini have lost three of their last five, with each defeat coming by five points or fewer, including an overtime heartbreaker at UCLA. Oregon (11-18) arrives on a similarly tough note, having lost a one-point thriller, 63-62, at Northwestern on Saturday. The Ducks have dropped four of their last six and sit well below .500 in conference play. The game features a compelling duel between two standout guards. Illinois will lean on junior Keaton Wagler, who is averaging 19.3 points over his last seven games. His season highlight was a 34-point, 7-assist effort in an overtime loss to Wisconsin on Feb. 10. Oregon’s hopes will rest heavily on senior Nate Bittle, who has been a consistent bright spot during a difficult season. Bittle is averaging 18.4 points over his last seven contests, including a 23-point performance in a narrow loss at Purdue. He scored 19 in the Ducks’ most recent outing. The teams have followed divergent paths this season. Illinois boasts a potent offense, having scored 101 points in a blowout win at Southern California on Feb. 18 and averaging 80.2 points per game in their last five. Oregon’s offense has been inconsistent, held under 65 points in three of its last six games. Historically, the home court has been a fortress for the Fighting Illini, who are 14-2 at State Farm Center this season. Oregon is just 3-9 in true road games. Illinois will aim to use its size and offensive firepower to overwhelm the Ducks early. For Oregon, containing Wagler and finding consistent secondary scoring behind Bittle will be critical to pulling off a major road upset in the final stretch of the regular season. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST.