Illini confident as they prepare to face Xavier in NCAA Tournament
Boswell, a junior and one of only three Illini players on the active roster with NCAA Tourney experience, is urging the ...
For Illinois’ Kasparas Jakučionis, his first — and perhaps only — NCAA Tournament is about ‘the beauty of basketball’
Illinois star guard Kasparas Jakučionis enters his first NCAA Tournament after a month of ups and downs, and he’s excited for ...
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Illinois basketball resume for March Madness ahead of Big Ten tournament: What seed will Illini get?
It's the Illini's first time in the poll since Feb. 3. Each week, the Journal Star will take a look back at the Illini's previous week and assess how their resume has changed and stacks up to the ...
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Illini place as No. 8 seed in NCAA tournament
After an impressive season, Illinois (21-9, 11-7) is officially headed to the NCAA Tournament. The Illini earned the No. 8 seed Sunday night in Regional 3: Birmingham. For their first round matchup, ...
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Illinois preps for NCAA Tournament opener, awaits Texas or Xavier matchup
Illinois is back in the NCAA Tournament, and they’re a six seed.But they don’t know who they are playing until Wednesday ...
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Illini seniors looking to make noise in return to NCAA Tournament
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The five seniors on this year’s Illinois women’s basketball team are heading to their second NCAA Tournament with the Illini. Their first trip was a short-lived loss ...
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Illini women secure No. 8 in NCAA Tournament, will take on Creighton
The Illini women are putting on their dancing slippers again in the NCAA Tournament, as the No. 8 seed in the Birmingham Region takes on No. 9 seed Creighton in Austin on Saturday. This is the ...
Men's Big Ten Basketball Tournament 2025: TV schedule, bracket, seedings, betting odds and more
Men's Big Ten Tournament is upon us. Here's how to watch, stream, betting odds and more on the action from Gainbridge ...
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Social Media Sounds Off About Illini Women's NCAA Tournament Berth
The Illini weathered the storm of a 2024-25 season that could have been sunk by injuries and instead went 21-9 (11-7 Big Ten) and, on Selection Sunday, secured their second NCAA Tournament berth ...
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Illinois Fighting Illini play Creighton Bluejays in first round of NCAA Tournament
The Illinois Fighting Illini and No. 23 Creighton Bluejays meet in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season. Illinois is 11-8 against ...
Illinois Fighting Illini face Xavier Musketeers in first round of NCAA Tournament
The Illinois Fighting Illini and Xavier Musketeers square off in the NCAA Tournament first round. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season. Illinois is 13-9 against ...
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Illini place as No. 8 seed in NCAA tournament
Tough opponents and a lack of rest led to the Illini’s sloppy finish. Despite that skid, they earned a solid seed in the NCAA tournament. It is the highest they’ve been seeded under Green.