University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball
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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.