Illinois vs. Xavier score, March Madness recap: Highlights from Illini's 83-66 victory in 2025 NCAA tournament first round
The No. 6 Fighting Illini cruised to a 86-73 victory against the No. 11 Musketeers in the opening round of the NCAA ...
Social Media Buzzes About Illinois' NCAA Tournament Win Over Xavier
There were questions swirling heading into Illinois’ first-round NCAA Tournament matchup with Xavier. Are the Illini too ...
Live Updates: No. 11 Xavier Takes on No. 6 Illinois in NCAA Tournament Showdown
Despite a successful regular season, Illinois experienced a setback with a four-game winning streak halted by Maryland in the Big 10 Tournament. The Fighting Illini, holding a record of 21-12, have ...
Keys to victory, players to watch, prediction for Xavier vs. Illinois in NCAA Tournament
After a win over Texas at UD Arena, Xavier heads to another familiar venue for its first-round matchup with Illinois Friday ...
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Illinois vs Xavier picks, predictions, odds: Who wins March Madness NCAA Tournament game?
Madness picks, predictions, odds for Xavier vs Illinois first-round Midwest Region game on Friday, March 21, 2025. Who wins?
Texas hires Xavier’s Sean Miller, the coach who beat the Longhorns in the NCAA Tournament
Texas has hired Xavier’s Sean Miller to take over the Longhorns basketball program. Texas is turning to the coach who just ...
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'The hardest part': Xavier falls to Illinois in 1st round of NCAA Tournament
Illinois grabbed control early in the second half and never let it go to end Xavier's season in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Illinois moves on to play Kentucky in the second round ...
Illinois handles Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament first-round game
Will Riley went off for 18 points in the second half as the Illini pulled away. They'll face Kentucky on Sunday.