Photos from Illinois’ 86-73 victory over Xavier in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum ...

Xavier's season ended Friday night at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee after an 86-73 loss to Illinois in the NCAA Tournament.

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

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

Until the NCAA Tournament starts awarding teams style points, an ugly win is worth precisely as much as a sexy one. For that ...

Maryland improved to 26-8 overall following the result. The Terps will now move into the Round of 32 to face No. 12 Colorado ...

Illinois led throughout the last 33 ½ minutes and went 18 of 18 from the free throw line and 12 of 30 from 3-point range. The ...

Follow for real-time updates of Xavier's first-round NCAA Tournament matchup against Illinois at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

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

Counting the COVID year, Brad Underwood has combined to take Stephen F. Austin, Oklahoma State and Illinois to the NCAA ...

The Illinois Fighting Illini and Xavier Musketeers square off in the NCAA Tournament first round. The teams match up Friday ...