Xavier made a final push to cut Illinois' lead to eight with just over four minutes left, but Jakucionis set up Riley for another three and then dropped in a layup of his own to quell the threat.

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Illinois men's basketball team defeats Xavier in NCAA opener, advancing to face Kentucky for a Sweet Sixteen spot.

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University of Illinois fans and alumni are ready as the Fighting Illini head into their first game of March Madness, taking ...

Fans of the Xavier Musketeers are rallying in support of the men's basketball team as they faces off against Illinois.