University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball
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Illinois faces Iowa State in NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen
The Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team is set to face the Iowa State Cyclones in the NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal on Thursday, March 28, 2024. The game will take place at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, with a scheduled tip-off at 9:09 p.m. CT (10:09 p.m. ET). Fans can watch the game on TBS/TruTV or listen via the Busey Bank Illini Sports Network.
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Illinois secures Sweet 16 spot after dominant win over Duquesne
The Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team secured a decisive victory over Duquesne in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, winning 89-63 at the CHI Health Center Omaha. This win marks Illinois' first advancement to the Sweet 16 since 2005.
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Illinois faces Duquesne in NCAA Tournament second round clash
The Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team is set to face the Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The game will take place at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska, with a scheduled tip-off at 7:40 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the broadcast on TNT or stream it live via NCAA March Madness Live.
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Illinois secures NCAA tournament victory over Morehead State
Third-seeded Illinois defeated Morehead State with a final score of 85-69 in the NCAA Tournament's first round at CHI Health Center Omaha. The victory marked Illinois' first tournament win since 2022, as they outscored their opponents by 46-31 in the second half.
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Illinois prepares for first-round matchup against Morehead State in NCAA Tournament
The Illinois Fighting Illini are set to face Morehead State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 21, 2024. The game will take place at the CHI Health Center Omaha, with a scheduled tip-off at 2:10 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the match on TruTV or stream it via NCAA March Madness Live.
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Illinois faces Wisconsin for Big Ten Tournament title showdown
The Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team is set to face Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament Championship. The game will take place on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. CT at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The match will be broadcasted on CBS with Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, and Tracy Wolfson as commentators.
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Illinois secures No.3 seed for NCAA tournament against Morehead State
The Fighting Illini men's basketball team has secured a No. 3 seed in the East region for the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The team, led by head coach Brad Underwood, earned an automatic bid following their victory in the Big Ten Tournament. This marks Illinois' fourth consecutive appearance in the tournament under Underwood's leadership.
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Illinois wins fourth Big Ten Tournament title defeating Wisconsin
Illinois secured its fourth Big Ten Tournament title with a 93-87 victory over Wisconsin at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The team ended the game with an 8-2 run, claiming their second conference tournament crown in four years.
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Illinois prepares to face Nebraska in Big Ten Tournament semifinals
The Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team is set to face Nebraska in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The game will take place at the Target Center in Minneapolis and will be broadcasted on CBS.
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Illinois advances to Big Ten title game after comeback win over Nebraska
Illinois secured a place in the Big Ten Tournament championship game with a 98-87 victory over Nebraska, overcoming a 15-point deficit in the second half. The game, held in Minneapolis, saw Terrence Shannon Jr. deliver a record-breaking performance with 40 points, setting a new Big Ten Tournament record for most points scored by an individual player.
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Illinois rallies past Ohio State to reach Big Ten semifinals
Illinois made a significant comeback to defeat Ohio State 77-74 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals for the first time since 2021. The game took place at Target Center in Minneapolis, where Illinois overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half.
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Illinois secures No. 2 seed for Big Ten Tournament
Illinois has secured the No. 2 seed in the 2024 Big Ten Tournament. The team, known as the Fighting Illini, will commence their tournament play at the Target Center in Minneapolis during the Quarterfinals on Friday at 5:30 p.m. CT on BTN. They are set to face off against either No. 7 Iowa or No. 10 Ohio State.