The University has not had a mascot since the removal of Chief Illiniwek in 2007. Students are pushing for the kingfisher to ...

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 ...

The Fighting Illini are 11-8 against Big Ten opponents and 10-1 in non-conference play. Illinois is 1-0 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Bluejays' record in Big East play is 18-3.

Illinois Fighting Illini (22-12, 13-9 Big Ten) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (23-11, 11-9 SEC) Milwaukee; Sunday, 5:15 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -1.5; over/under is 169.5 BOTTOM ...

Xavier Musketeers (22-11, 13-8 Big East) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (21-12, 13-9 Big Ten) Milwaukee; Friday, 9:45 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -3.5; over/under is 160.5 ...

Cancel any time. BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -3.5; over/under is 160.5 BOTTOM LINE: Illinois and Xavier meet in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The Fighting Illini’s record in Big ...

Creighton Bluejays (26-6, 18-3 Big East) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (21-9, 11-8 Big Ten) Austin, Texas; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -1; over/under is 137.5 ...

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -1.5; over/under is 169.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 18 Kentucky plays Illinois in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats' record in SEC play is 11-9 ...