The No. 6 Fighting Illini cruised to a 86-73 victory against the No. 11 Musketeers in the opening round of the NCAA tournament inside Fiserv Forum. Illinois advances to Sunday's second round against ...

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 ...

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

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

Xavier had lost its first six games against Marquette at Fiserv Forum before a 59-57 upset of the then-No. 7 Golden Eagles Jan. 18. It will be a neutral site contest this time around when Xavier takes ...

Xavier is out of Dayton and into the Midwest region to face No. 6 Illinois Friday night. Here's how to watch the Musketeers at Fiserv Forum.

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Xavier's season came to an end in Milwaukee Friday night after an 86-73 loss to No. 6 Illinois at Fiserv Forum.

The Illini must keep Ryan Conwell's three-point shooting at bay, and dominate the offensive glass to stay alive in the Big ...

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 ...