Illinois falls to Kentucky in second round of March Madness
Kylan Boswell scored 23 points, Tomislav Ivisic 19 and Kasparas Jakucionis 13 for the sixth-seeded Illini (22-13).
Kentucky showed against Illinois that Mark Pope’s roster rebuild is peaking at right time
Kentucky is joining John Calipari in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019 after beating Illinois. How did Mark Pope ...
Turnovers end Illinois’ season in an 84-75 loss to Kentucky in the 2nd round of the men’s NCAA Tournament
MILWAUKEE — Kentucky guard Koby Brea dribbled past teammate Brandon Garrison, losing Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis in ...
Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis Struggles in Loss to Kentucky
There was a time earlier this season when Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis was a top-five lock in the 2025 NBA Draft, with ...
Kentucky Beats Illinois, Reaches 1st Sweet 16 Since 2019 as Fans Praise HC Mark Pope
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Kentucky tops Illinois, makes first Sweet 16 since 2019
Koby Brea had 23 points and Otega Oweh added 15 to pace third-seeded Kentucky to an 84-75 victory over No. 6 Illinois in the ...
Illinois coach Brad Underwood's quote on Lamont Butler sheds light on his importance to Kentucky
Kentucky took down the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, setting up the Wildcat's first ...
Five things you need to know from Kentucky’s 84-75 NCAA Tournament win over Illinois
The key talking points after Mark Pope and the Wildcats’ victory against Brad Underwood and the Fighting Illini in the men’s ...
Koby Brea leads the way as Kentucky beats Illinois 84-75 for first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019
Koby Brea matched a career high with 23 points and Kentucky beat Illinois 84-75 on Sunday to advance beyond the NCAA ...