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March Madness Big Ten Viewing Guide: Sunday Brings Kentucky vs. Illinois

Illinois and Kentucky meet in a high-powered second-round showdown that has the potential to be one of the most entertaining games of the NCAA Tournament. Both teams have been battle-tested in their respective conferences and feature offenses that can light up the scoreboard.

FanSided on MSN · 1h

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?

USA Today · 1d

Is this the Big Ten's year in March Madness? Strong first round brings bragging rights over SEC

The Big Ten has done something no other conference has in the history of March Madness. So, after one round, it has bragging rights over the SEC.

Kentucky basketball vs Illinois in NCAA Tournament

USA TODAY · 12d

How Illinois basketball players fared with Big Ten all-conference awards in 2025

Freshman Will Riley (12.2 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 2.3 apg) was named the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year. The 6-foot-8 forward, expected to be a first-round NBA Draft pick, is the second Illini to win the award since it began in 2006, joining Andre Curbelo in 2021.

Fox Sports · 1d

Kentucky and Illinois square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

Fighting Illini -1.5; over/under is 170.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 18 Kentucky squares off against Illinois in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats have gone 11-9 against SEC opponents, with a 12-2 record in non-conference play.

AZ Central · 1d

Illinois basketball vs Kentucky prediction: Our pick for 2025 NCAA tournament second round

It’s the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Kentucky in the March Madness bracket. Here’s our prediction for the 2025 NCAA tournament basketball game.

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NCAA Tournament results: Big Ten slide continues on Sunday

The Big Ten Conference started off like gangbusters in the NCAA Tournament, winning the first 10 games league teams were ...

6don MSN

Rice, Queen help No. 11 Maryland rout No. 24 Illinois 88-65 in Big Ten quarterfinals

Rodney Rice scored 26 points, Derik Queen had 19 points and 10 rebounds and No. 11 Maryland routed No. 24 Illinois 88-65 on ...

Illinois wins offensive showdown vs. Iowa — scoring the 2nd-highest total in Big Ten Tournament history

Kylan Boswell’s career-high 24 points led five Illinois players in double figures in a 106-94 win over Iowa on Thursday in ...

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Starting 5: Illinois vs. Kentucky

Illini cheerleaders take a picture before Illinois' NCAA tournament game against Kentucky on March 23, 2025 at Fiserv Forum ...

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Maryland men’s basketball destroys Illinois, 88-65, to reach Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Maryland ended a run of futility in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals and advanced to Saturday’s semifinals for the first ...

No. 6 seed Illinois glad to be sent to ‘Big Ten country’ in Milwaukee for its NCAA Tournament opener

Illinois enters the NCAA Tournament at 21-12 after losing in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, looking to regain the ...

3don MSN

Big Ten NCAA Tournament First-Round Predictions: Can Illinois Keep Dancing?

We cannot in good conscience give the Big Ten a clean sweep in the opening round, as Liberty’s well-balanced offensive attack (seven players averaging 8.8 points or more) and the Ducks' occasional ...

Sportico on MSN3d

Big Ten Media Deal Must Be Revealed, Illinois AG Says

The Illinois attorney general's public access bureau has issued a determination that the University of Illinois must disclose ...

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