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The March Madness field of 68 includes two teams from the state of Illinois: the University of Illinois of the Big Ten at SIU-Edwardsville of the Ohio Valley.
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Duke has bulldozed their way through the NCAAM tournament, winning their first four games by 94 points.

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March Madness 2025: 39 players from Illinois who are part of the NCAA men's tournament
Madness: Here is a list of 39 college basketball players from Illinois who will play in the 2025 NCAA men's tournament.
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.
Kentucky vs Illinois picks, predictions, odds: Who wins March Madness NCAA Tournament game?
Madness picks, predictions, odds for Illinois vs Kentucky second-round Midwest Region game on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Who wins?
Final Four 2025: Schedule, Odds, Predictions for NCAA Men's Tournament Bracket Semis
For just the second-ever time (2008), the Final Four consists of all No. 1 seeds. However, before you voice your dissatisfaction, consider the following: Florida is making its first appearance in the Final Four since 2014,
Houston vs. Tennessee Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
NCAA Tournament Elite Eight matchup between the Houston Cougars and Tennessee Volunteers with predictions, odds, picks, spread, betting lines and more.
Final Four picks, predictions: Who wins Auburn vs Florida, Houston vs Duke NCAA games?
Madness NCAA Tournament Final Four score picks, predictions for Auburn vs Florida, Houston vs Duke Saturday. Who will advance to championship?
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.
Bryant scores 17 and leads No. 8 Illinois to 1st March Madness win in 25 years over No. 9 Creighton
Genesis Bryant scored 17 points and No. 8 Illinois earned its first NCAA Tournament victory in 25 years Saturday night with a 66-57 win over No. 9 Creighton.
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March Madness: Illinois basketball's NCAA run ends short of Sweet 16 with loss to Kentucky
Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app and Fubo, which offers a free trial. Announcers for the game are Kevin Harlan, Dan Bonner and Stan Van Gundy, with Lauren Shehadi reporting from the sidelines. Illinois and Kentucky will play at 4: ...
Where does the phrase ‘March Madness’ come from? Right here in Illinois
Madness.” Even if you’re not much of a basketball fan, you’re seeing and hearing this phrase all over right now, unless you’re living in a cave — although perhaps archaeologists will one day find ancient brackets etched into a stone wall.
March Madness: Kentucky beats Illinois to return to Sweet 16 for first time since 2019
Kentucky's back in the Sweet 16 behind a big game from Koby Brea and will join John Calipari in the NCAA tournament's second weekend.
When is the last time Illinois made the Sweet 16? Illini March Madness history
The Illinois Fighting Illini are on the hunt for another Sweet 16 appearance. Do they have what it takes to get back this March Madness?
Kentucky vs Illinois officially set. Time, date for March Madness second-round game
What time does Kentucky basketball play Illinois in March Madness Round of 32? Here’s time, date, TV for 2025 NCAA Tournament game.
International flavor helping Illinois shine on March Madness stage again
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) reacts during a game against Xavier in the first round of the NCAA ...
What is Weetabix? Why Kentucky center Amari Williams loves it, profiled during March Madness
Sideline reporter Evan Washburn dipped his spoon into a bowl of Weetabix. Why? Because Kentucky center Amari Williams is a big fan.
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