Illinois basketball knocks off Xavier in the first round of the March Madness bracket. Live score, NCAA Tournament highlights ...
The No. 6 Fighting Illini cruised to a 86-73 victory against the No. 11 Musketeers in the opening round of the NCAA ...
FOX’s John Fanta had 11th-seeded Xavier (22-12) pegged to take down sixth-seeded Illinois (22-12) in the opening round of the ...
Wherever the floor is now in terms of expectations, this season’s Illini definitely haven't risen above it. Going backward ...
Photos from Illinois’ 86-73 victory over Xavier in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum ...
Illinois boasts a high-scoring offense, but Xavier’s defense has been effective, limiting opponents to 71.2 points per game.
Will Riley went off for 18 points in the second half as the Illini pulled away. They'll face Kentucky on Sunday.
Our Xavier vs. Illinois predictions think the No. 11-seeded Musketeers can force an upset in this Midwest Region showdown.
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