Kylan Boswell scored 23 points, Tomislav Ivisic 19 and Kasparas Jakucionis 13 for the sixth-seeded Illini (22-13).
Kentucky's back in the Sweet 16 behind a big game from Koby Brea and will join John Calipari in the NCAA tournament's second weekend.
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Kentucky basketball vs Illinois score: UK highlights from March Madness second-round gameIt initially was slated to begin at 5:15 p.m. ET. It now will tentatively tip off at 5:30 p.m. Kentucky will tip off vs. Illinois on CBS. Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app and Fubo, which offers a free trial. Announcers for the game ...
records show March Madness is over for Kentucky basketball, but Cats exceeded expectations this season Illinois has won nearly everything there is in the sport. Except an NCAA championship.