It’s the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Kentucky in the March Madness bracket. Here’s our prediction for the 2025 NCAA ...

Will Riley couldn't connect on any of the first three shots he attempted.He wouldn't miss again until the final minute of a ...

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Who does Kentucky basketball play next in the NCAA Tournament after its first-round win over Troy? Here's what the Wildcats' bracket looks like.

Freshman Will Riley took the biggest shot of his Illinois career. A 3-pointer snapped through the nylon and put the Illini back up 11. That moment, plus a steal and score by Kasparas Jakucionis right ...

University of Illinois fans and alumni are ready as the Fighting Illini head into their first game of March Madness, taking ...

In the South Loop, Illini fans took over Weather Mark Tavern, where the drinks were flowing and a sea of orange and blue ...

Mark Pope and the NCAA Tournament No. 3 seed Wildcats will next face Brad Underwood and the No. 6 seed Fighting Illini in the ...

Head coach Greg Gard's team will not be a beneficiary of a similar height disparity on Saturday. No. 6 BYU awaits Wisconsin ...

Here's why Murray is at the game, and why the 74-year-old "Saturday Night Live" alum is a UConn fan: Murray has been one of ...

Wherever the floor is now in terms of expectations, this season’s Illini definitely haven't risen above it. Going backward isn’t an option.

Xavier and Illinois will meet on Friday night in the first round of the 2025 NCCA tournament at the Fiserv Forum, in ...