FILE - Villanova forward Kris Jenkins (2) celebrates with team mates after the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game…
Madison Booker scored 20 points and No. 1-seed Texas used a smothering defense to earn a 65-48 victory over No. 8 Illinois in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Kylan Boswell scored 23 points, Tomislav Ivisic 19 and Kasparas Jakucionis 13 for the sixth-seeded Illini (22-13).
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The madness is nearly upon us, with the NCAA tournament set to tip off officially Thursday.
Boston, MA (WAND) -- The Illini have officially arrived in Boston, another stop along the Illini's postseason journey. But they're having just as much fun as ever.
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The job of coaching in college sports has drastically changed. Switching schools is easier than ever via the transfer portal and the lure of better compensation deals can now be a factor for athletes looking to cash in on their celebrity. That has left many coaches frustrated and some even contemplating leaving the profession.
Illinois players are prepared to make an impression in the NCAA Tournament's opening weekend
OMAHA, Neb. (WAND) — Heading into the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the Illinois men's basketball team is feeling more confident than in…
MAROA, Ill. (WAND) - As of Monday afternoon, the best bracket in the ESPN Bracket Challenge belonged to a Maroa-Forsyth man.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – March Madness is here, and the Fighting Illini are a favorite to win it all. Plenty of Central Illinois hope to beat th…