Loyola Chicago carried out 101-year-old superfan Sister Jean's plans to a T on Sunday, moving to the Sweet 16 with a 71-58 win over Illinois, the first No. 1 seed bounced from this year's NCAA Tournament. [more]
Top-seeded Illinois cruises past Drexel 78-49 to open NCAAs
Leave a commentKofi Cockburn muscled his way to 18 points and Illinois cruised past 16th-seeded Drexel 78-49 Friday in the Illini's first NCAA Tournament game as a No. 1 seed in 16 years. [more]
Top-seeded Illinois cruises past Drexel 78-49 to open NCAAs
1 CommentIllinois cruised to a 78-49 victory over No. 16 seed Drexel in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday. [more]
West Virginia, others overcome obstacles to get to NCAAs
Leave a commentBob Huggins' roster tweaks helped the Mountaineers get through a rugged Big 12 season and has put them on solid ground entering the NCAA Tournament. [more]
Michigan St, Izzo in new spot as First Four participants
Leave a commentThe last time there was an NCAA Tournament, Michigan State reached the Final Four in 2019 -- the most recent of eight trips under Tom Izzo. [more]
Patient, relentless Underwood has top-seeded Illini rolling
Leave a commentBrad Underwood preached patience, recruiting kids with character instead of kids who are characters. He talked about creating a culture built on hard work. [more]