Air Force Academy at Illinois Lutheran — Playoffs preview (Feb. 14, 2026)
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Air Force Academy (Chicago) travels to Illinois Lutheran (Crete) on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, for a playoff matchup at Illinois Lutheran High School. Tipoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. CST. Follow the game page on SBLive for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/girls-basketball/games/6198743-air-force-academy-vs-illinois-lutheran
Quick facts
- Teams: Air Force Academy Falcons vs. Illinois Lutheran Chargers
- Date/time: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 — 11 a.m. CST
- Location: Illinois Lutheran High School, Crete, Ill.
- SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/girls-basketball/games/6198743-air-force-academy-vs-illinois-lutheran
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SBLive team pages: Air Force Academy Falcons — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/girls-basketball/teams/210797-air-force-academy-falcons Illinois Lutheran Chargers — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/girls-basketball/teams/152662-illinois-lutheran-chargers
- Records listed on SBLive: Air Force Academy 0-0, Illinois Lutheran 0-0 (as entered)
Why this matters
This is a win-or-go-home environment — both programs will be looking to make an early statement in the postseason. While there’s no head-to-head history listed on the game page, expect a physical, Illinois-style playoff game with the home crowd trying to lift the Chargers. SBLive shows both teams currently with 0 fans and 0 picks on their team pages; those numbers can change, and the best way to support your team is to follow them on SBLive and take part in the pick’em fun.
Streaming and tickets
- Streaming: Each program lists an NFHS Network page where fans typically find live broadcasts — Illinois Lutheran: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/illinois-lutheran-high-school-crete-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive — Air Force Academy: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/air-force-academy-chicago-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Tickets: Check the home team’s SBLive page or school athletic site for ticketing details.
Get involved
Follow both teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts and stay notified of lineup changes and live scoring. Make a pick on the SBLive game page — picks are for fan engagement and won’t affect any official projections. Numbers on SBLive may change, so keep checking back as tipoff approaches.