The Illinois Fighting Illini (21-12) will face the Xavier Musketeers (22-11) in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament ...

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McNeese became the early NCAA tournament darling after jumping out to a commanding halftime lead against Clemson.

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Madness picks, predictions, odds for Xavier vs Illinois first-round Midwest Region game on Friday, March 21, 2025. Who wins?

Marcus Foster scored 22 points and Zach Freemantle added 15 while overcoming foul trouble as Xavier rallied past Texas 86-80 ...

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Williams didn’t have his March Madness moment during his lone season at Arizona, but he was part of the Mavericks’ run to the ...

Xavier came back from an 8-point deficit at the half to excitedly defeat Texas in the First Four on Wednesday night, rallying ...

The Xavier Musketeers face the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 21, 2025 ...

Analyzing Friday’s Xavier vs. Illinois odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

If work productivity across America diminished on Day 1 of March Madness, then Friday might be even worse. There will be ...