Following a thrilling comeback win over Texas in the First Four, No. 11 Xavier will face No. 6 Illinois Friday night in the ...

The No. 6 Fighting Illini cruised to a 86-73 victory against the No. 11 Musketeers in the opening round of the 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 ...

After a win over Texas at UD Arena, Xavier heads to another familiar venue for its first-round matchup with Illinois Friday ...

After a thrilling comeback win over Texas in the First Four, No. 11 Xavier didn't have another rally left in them in Friday's ...

The SportsLine Projection Model revealed its Xavier Musketeers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini picks for the first round of the ...

Will Riley went off for 18 points in the second half as the Illini pulled away. They'll face Kentucky on Sunday.

Photos from Illinois’ 86-73 victory over Xavier in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. No. 6 seed Illinois rides Will Riley’s big second ...

Xavier is out of Dayton and into the Midwest region to face No. 6 Illinois Friday night. Here's how to watch the Musketeers ...

An opening-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 6-seed Illinois Fighting Illini (21-12) hit the court against the No.