University of Illinois Fighting Illini

Illini confident

Illinois prepares to take on Xavier in 1st round of March Madness tournament

Getting to practice Thursday was really the first taste of March Madness for a lot of the young Illinois freshman players. They have not been completely whole and healthy for most of the season, so they believe their best basketball is ahead.

Associated Press News on MSN · 10h

Illinois Fighting Illini play the Xavier Musketeers in first round of NCAA Tournament

The Illinois Fighting Illini play the Xavier Musketeers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Friday's meeting is the first this season between the two teams.

CBS News · 14h

Illini confident as they prepare to face Xavier in NCAA Tournament

Boswell, a junior and one of only three Illini players on the active roster with NCAA Tourney experience, is urging the newbies to embrace the moment but also have a sense of urgency — because it's one-and-done with the next loss.

The Telegraph on MSN1h

What Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis, Tomislav Ivisic said before facing Xavier basketball

Illinois basketball's Kasparas Jakucionis, Tomislav Ivisic and Kylan Boswell spoke to the media before facing Xavier in the ...

Journal Star on MSN8h

What channel is Illinois vs Xavier on today? Time, TV schedule for March Madness game

It's Illinois basketball vs Xavier in the 2025 March Madness bracket. Here's how to watch the NCAA tournament game, including time, channel, TV.

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Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis on Winning in March: 'We Need Everybody'

“To win," he said, "especially in these games, we need everybody.” ...

The Telegraph on MSN1d

How to watch Illinois vs. Xavier basketball on TV, live stream plus game time

How to watch the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Xavier basketball game via TV and online live stream in the 2025 March Madness ...

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WBIT championship, challenging Big Ten slate prepare Illini for March

Illinois coach Shauna Green, right, is trying to lead the Illini women’s basketball program to its first NCAA tournament win ...

Tipsheet: Fighting Illini had to hit their reset button ahead of NCAA tourney

Illinois had to pull itself together ahead of the NCAA Tournament after suffering a one-sided loss to Maryland.

The Telegraph on MSN6d

Broadcaster Jeff Goodman drops 'Fighting' from Illinois Illini name after Maryland loss

Field of 68 college basketball broadcaster Jeff Goodman vowed to no longer use the moniker "Fighting" to describe the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team for the rest of the season during ...

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