Typically, a No. 11-seed losing to a No. 6-seed isn't an unusual thing to see in the NCAA Tournament. However, on Friday, No. 11-seed Xavier's 86-73 loss to No. 6-seed Illinois marked an incredibly ...

Physical preparation is one aspect Illinois understands. Recently, the Illini found out how imperative mental preparation is ...

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

1. Duke 93, 16. Mount St. Mary’s 49 On Friday, Duke jumped ahead early against Mount St. Mary’s and never looked back to ...

ESPN Bracketology expert Joe Lunardi tried to pop the bubble for the North Carolina Tar Heels time and time again, all the ...

According to the NCAA, the 16 games played Thursday were the most-watched games of any opening day in tournament history. The ...

FORT WRIGHT, Ky. (WXIX) - March Madness means business for Tri-State sports bars and restaurants. They say it’s one of the ...

Freshman forward has breakout performance in first NCAA tournament game, leads Illinois to first-round victory against Xavier ...

No. 6 Illinois (22-12) battled past a physical No. 11 Xavier (22-12) in the first round of March Madness on Friday night, ...

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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 ...