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

After a thrilling comeback win over Texas in the First Four, No. 11 Xavier didn't have another rally left in them in Friday's ...

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

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

It’s the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Xavier in the March Madness bracket. Here’s our prediction for the 2025 NCAA tournament basketball game.

11 Xavier didn't have another rally left in them in Friday's 86-73 loss to No. 6 Illinois in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. "This is the hardest part," Miller said. "It comes to an end.

Will Riley went off for 18 points in the second half as the Illini pulled away. They'll face Kentucky on Sunday.

Xavier plays Illinois Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Illinois is favored, but Xavier is playing in a familiar venue. Xavier must slow down Illinois' offense to advance in ...

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 ...

NCAA Tournament First Round matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Xavier Musketeers with predictions, odds, picks, spread, betting lines and more.

Illinois basketball knocks off Xavier in the first round of the March Madness bracket. Live scores, NCAA Tournament updates from Milwaukee.

The Illinois Fighting Illini, who have had an erratic and enigmatic season, are set to take on the Xavier Musketeers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, with the team finally at full health and ...