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‘Kids have to have fun’: Young Illini show emotion in win over Xavier
There was a moment in Friday night’s win over Xavier where Illinois guard Will Riley showed more emotion than we’ve probably ...
Social Media Buzzes About Illinois' NCAA Tournament Win Over Xavier
After battling with Xavier throughout the first half, and carrying just a five-point lead into halftime, Illinois broke the game open in the second half, scoring 46 points and ultimately pulling away ...
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Well-rounded Illinois shakes off Xavier in Round of 64 win
One week after a less-than-stellar showing in the Big Ten Tournament, No. 6 Illinois turned on the jets at Fiserv Forum in ...
Illini fans pumped after big win over Xavier in first round of NCAA Tournament
In the South Loop, Illini fans took over Weather Mark Tavern, where the drinks were flowing and a sea of orange and blue ...
Illini expect to have home court advantage against Xavier in first round of NCAA Tournament in Milwaukee
With Chicago just 90 miles away. the Illini are expecting a lot of their fans to make the short road trip to cheer them on in the Big Dance.
Meet Tiffany, the Fighting Illini superfan who brings heart and passion to Illinois sports
As the Fighting Illini softball team opened Big Ten play for the 2025 season, the staff behind the program asked a special fan to perform the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. Standing ...
Illinois Fighting Illini play the Xavier Musketeers in first round of NCAA Tournament
BOTTOM LINE: Illinois and Xavier meet in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The Fighting Illini's record in Big Ten play is 13-9, and their record is 8-3 against non-conference opponents. Illinois ...