Illinois in Kentucky's path as Big Blue seeks first Sweet 16 appearance of 2020s
Fiserv Forum will be a zoo when the ball goes up at 4:15 p.m. Sunday (CBS 2), with fans of both teams out in force.
No. 6 seed Illinois rides Will Riley’s big second half — and a pro-Illini crowd — to a first-round win over Xavier
Will Riley scored 22 points to lead four players in double figures, and No. 6 seed Illinois beat 11th-seeded Xavier 86-73 on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.