Illinois basketball knocks off Xavier in the first round of the March Madness bracket. Live score, NCAA Tournament highlights ...

The No. 6 Fighting Illini cruised to a 86-73 victory against the No. 11 Musketeers in the opening round of the NCAA ...

The SportsLine Projection Model revealed its Xavier Musketeers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini picks for the first round of the ...

After a win over Texas at UD Arena, Xavier heads to another familiar venue for its first-round matchup with Illinois Friday ...

Will Riley had 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis finished one rebound shy of a triple-double and Illinois was perfect from the ...

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin − Sean Miller's postgame quotes were equal parts somber and affectionate. For the coach known for his fiery demeanor, Miller's tranquil tone was most appropriate as a bounce ...

Photos from Illinois’ 86-73 victory over Xavier in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. No. 6 seed Illinois rides Will Riley’s big second ...

Counting the COVID year, Brad Underwood has combined to take Stephen F. Austin, Oklahoma State and Illinois to the NCAA ...

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Xavier-Illinois prediction and pick. Find out how to watch ...

MILWAUKEE — The Illinois Fighting Illini put away the Xavier Musketeers to open the 2025 NCAA Tournament in the first round Friday at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum. Illinois freshman forward Will ...