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

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

The No. 6 Fighting Illini cruised to a 86-73 victory against the No. 11 Musketeers in the opening round of the NCAA ...

Will Riley had 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis finished one rebound shy of a triple-double and Illinois was perfect from the ...

The SportsLine Projection Model revealed its Xavier Musketeers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini picks for the first round of the ...

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

Xavier had lost its first six games against Marquette at Fiserv Forum before a 59-57 upset of the then-No. 7 Golden Eagles ...

Will Riley went off for 18 points in the second half as the Illini pulled away. They'll face Kentucky on Sunday.

Xavier is out of Dayton and into the Midwest region to face No. 6 Illinois Friday night. Here's how to watch the Musketeers ...

NCAA Tournament First Round matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Xavier Musketeers with predictions, odds, picks, spread, betting lines and more.

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 on ...