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Illinois puts away Xavier for Mar. Madness victory

USA TODAY · 1d

Illinois puts away Xavier for March Madness victory: First-round recap and highlights

Illinois basketball knocks off Xavier in the first round of the March Madness bracket. Live score, NCAA Tournament highlights from Milwaukee.

The Indianapolis Star · 1d

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 tournament inside Fiserv Forum. Illinois advances to Sunday's second round against No. 3 Kentucky, which beat No. 14 Troy earlier Friday.

Houston Chronicle · 16h

International flavor helping Illinois shine on March Madness stage again

The result has Illinois one win away from advancing beyond the NCAA Tournament’s opening weekend for a second straight year. The sixth-seeded Fighting Illini (22-12) face No. 3 seed Kentucky (23-11) on Sunday for a spot in the Midwest Region semifinals.

Illinois beats Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament

Associated Press News on MSN · 1d

Riley scores 22 as No. 6 seed Illinois defeats Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament

Will Riley had 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis finished one rebound shy of a triple-double and Illinois was perfect from the foul line in an 86-73 NCAA Tournament victory over Xavier on Friday night.

USA TODAY · 1d

'The hardest part': Xavier falls to Illinois in 1st round of NCAA Tournament

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

Chicago Sun-Times · 20h

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.

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John Fanta After Illinois' Win Over Xavier: 'The Illini Can Absolutely Make a Run'

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 ...

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However Illinois-Xavier turns out, the NCAA stage is the new normal for Illini men's basketball

Wherever the floor is now in terms of expectations, this season’s Illini definitely haven't risen above it. Going backward ...

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No. 11 Xavier falls to No. 6 Illinois in 1st round of NCAA Tournament

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

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Photos: Illinois beats Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament

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

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Xavier’s season ends at the hands of torch hot Illinois

Dailyn Swain was magnificent all night long. He’d struggled recently, but he attacked Illinois with everything in his bag.

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Best Illinois vs. Kentucky Prop Bets, Picks: 6-Seed Illini Favored

Newsweek breaks down how to bet on Illinois vs. Kentucky. Based on the odds, this could be the most competitive NCAAT matchup ...

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Detailing the new "bet $5, get back $150 in Bonus Bets regardless of the outcome" bet365 Illinois promo for Illinois vs.

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Illinois vs. Xavier prediction, picks, odds for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament

First-round action in the men's NCAA Tournament continues Friday with a first-round matchup between Illinois and Xavier in ...

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