Illinois watching this VCU-UNC game:
March 20, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Illinois watching this VCU-UNC game:
Virginia’s Fourth is rooting you on, VCU! 🐏💛🖤
March 21, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Virginia’s Fourth is rooting you on, VCU! 🐏💛🖤
Congrats to my alma mater. NCAA Tournament: Illinois routs Penn 105-70 behind David Mirković's big night to advance to 2nd round www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/19/i...
NCAA Tournament: Illinois routs Penn 105-70 behind David Mirković’s big night to advance to 2nd round
Illinois turned a 10-point halftime lead into a 105-70 rout, wearing Penn down with its powerful, deep offense to advance to Saturday’s second round against No. 11 seed VCU.
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March 20, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Congrats to my alma mater. NCAA Tournament: Illinois routs Penn 105-70 behind David Mirković's big night to advance to 2nd round www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/19/i...
In 2024, Illinois beat #14 Morehead State and #11 Duquesne to reach the Sweet 16.
In 2026, the Illini have beaten #14 Penn and now face #11 VCU.
The same seeded bracket path.
In 2026, the Illini have beaten #14 Penn and now face #11 VCU.
The same seeded bracket path.
March 20, 2026 at 4:08 AM
In 2024, Illinois beat #14 Morehead State and #11 Duquesne to reach the Sweet 16.
In 2026, the Illini have beaten #14 Penn and now face #11 VCU.
The same seeded bracket path.
In 2026, the Illini have beaten #14 Penn and now face #11 VCU.
The same seeded bracket path.
FINAL: #illini 76, VCU 55
Illinois (26-8) is going to its second Sweet 16 in three years (first time since 2005) after leaving no doubt in Greenville with two dominating wins.
Illinois (26-8) is going to its second Sweet 16 in three years (first time since 2005) after leaving no doubt in Greenville with two dominating wins.
March 22, 2026 at 2:17 AM
FINAL: #illini 76, VCU 55
Illinois (26-8) is going to its second Sweet 16 in three years (first time since 2005) after leaving no doubt in Greenville with two dominating wins.
Illinois (26-8) is going to its second Sweet 16 in three years (first time since 2005) after leaving no doubt in Greenville with two dominating wins.
Andrej Stojakovic scored 21 points and No. 3 Illinois beat 11th-seeded VCU 76-55 to advance to the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons under coach Brad Underwood.
Illinois routs VCU to reach Sweet 16, where host Houston awaits
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March 22, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Andrej Stojakovic scored 21 points and No. 3 Illinois beat 11th-seeded VCU 76-55 to advance to the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons under coach Brad Underwood.
This Illinois/Houston game is making me feel less bad about VCU getting their ass kicked in the Rd32. Damn good ball team
March 27, 2026 at 3:33 AM
This Illinois/Houston game is making me feel less bad about VCU getting their ass kicked in the Rd32. Damn good ball team
Eyyyy VCU got knocked out by a Final Four team. Ain’t no shame in that. Well done Illinois. Survive and advance
March 29, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Eyyyy VCU got knocked out by a Final Four team. Ain’t no shame in that. Well done Illinois. Survive and advance
These refs are fucking Illinois. Every time Illinois touches a VCU player, it’s a foul call. VCU can almost tackle an Illinois player going to the rim and there’s nothing called. Absolutely atrocious. #Illini
March 22, 2026 at 12:50 AM
These refs are fucking Illinois. Every time Illinois touches a VCU player, it’s a foul call. VCU can almost tackle an Illinois player going to the rim and there’s nothing called. Absolutely atrocious. #Illini
VCU guard Nyk Lewis was hurt less than a minute into the March Madness second round game against Illinois.
Nyk Lewis injury update: VCU guard suffers brutal ankle injury early in game
VCU guard Nyk Lewis was hurt less than a minute into the March Madness second round game against Illinois.
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March 22, 2026 at 2:00 AM
VCU guard Nyk Lewis was hurt less than a minute into the March Madness second round game against Illinois.
Color on color in the NCAA Tournament. What happened to the game I loved?
March 22, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Color on color in the NCAA Tournament. What happened to the game I loved?
Illinois survives a battle with VCU to advance to the #MarchMadness Sweet Sixteen!
March 22, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Illinois survives a battle with VCU to advance to the #MarchMadness Sweet Sixteen!
Clearly nobody told Illinois that up 17 with about 15 minutes left is right where VCU wants you
March 22, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Clearly nobody told Illinois that up 17 with about 15 minutes left is right where VCU wants you
VCU is at it again. Got Illinois on their heels.
March 22, 2026 at 12:52 AM
VCU is at it again. Got Illinois on their heels.
Loved all of this. Croatia/Illinois and South Korea/VCU are perfect.
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June 11, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Loved all of this. Croatia/Illinois and South Korea/VCU are perfect.
This will be Illinois’ second Sweet 16 appearance in three years under coach Brad Underwood after making an Elite Eight run two years ago.
NCAA Tournament: Illinois puts on a show in 76-55 win over VCU to advance to Sweet 16
Andrej Stojaković scored 21 points, helping No. 3 seed Illinois beat No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night in the NCAA Tournament. The Illini advance to play Houston in the Sweet 16.
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March 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM
This will be Illinois’ second Sweet 16 appearance in three years under coach Brad Underwood after making an Elite Eight run two years ago.
A jam-packed 12 hours of hoop coming up.
We have a pair of top-10 games in No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 7 Texas A&M and No. 8 Iowa State vs. No. 5 Houston, a first-place A10 battle between George Mason and VCU, Cooper Flagg vs. Illinois at the Garden, and Saint Mary's vs. Gonzaga.
We have a pair of top-10 games in No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 7 Texas A&M and No. 8 Iowa State vs. No. 5 Houston, a first-place A10 battle between George Mason and VCU, Cooper Flagg vs. Illinois at the Garden, and Saint Mary's vs. Gonzaga.
February 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A jam-packed 12 hours of hoop coming up.
We have a pair of top-10 games in No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 7 Texas A&M and No. 8 Iowa State vs. No. 5 Houston, a first-place A10 battle between George Mason and VCU, Cooper Flagg vs. Illinois at the Garden, and Saint Mary's vs. Gonzaga.
We have a pair of top-10 games in No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 7 Texas A&M and No. 8 Iowa State vs. No. 5 Houston, a first-place A10 battle between George Mason and VCU, Cooper Flagg vs. Illinois at the Garden, and Saint Mary's vs. Gonzaga.
These are some seriously bullshit calls against Illinois while VCU is being alllowed to push and grab and do almost whatever they want. 😖
Let’s go #Illini!
Let’s go #Illini!
March 22, 2026 at 12:50 AM
These are some seriously bullshit calls against Illinois while VCU is being alllowed to push and grab and do almost whatever they want. 😖
Let’s go #Illini!
Let’s go #Illini!
Michigan got crushed by Illinois today, which means VCU jumps them to move up to #28 in KenPom. There'll probably be a similar jump in the NET tomorrow. #LetsGoVCU
March 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Michigan got crushed by Illinois today, which means VCU jumps them to move up to #28 in KenPom. There'll probably be a similar jump in the NET tomorrow. #LetsGoVCU
Say what you want about the location — Illinois got a pretty favorable draw. UNC without Caleb Wilson is maybe the best 6-seed we could ask for. VCU might be the 2nd round matchup (assuming we can beat Penn…)
March 15, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Say what you want about the location — Illinois got a pretty favorable draw. UNC without Caleb Wilson is maybe the best 6-seed we could ask for. VCU might be the 2nd round matchup (assuming we can beat Penn…)
VCU clearly planned to be physical with #illini, which is smart. Referees letting them do it, so Illinois has to settle in for a battle. Mirkovic and Ivisic have 11 points combined but also have four turnovers. Gotta tighten it up.
March 22, 2026 at 12:44 AM
VCU clearly planned to be physical with #illini, which is smart. Referees letting them do it, so Illinois has to settle in for a battle. Mirkovic and Ivisic have 11 points combined but also have four turnovers. Gotta tighten it up.
LIVE POSTGAME POD: @ktausk13 and I will react to #illini advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in the next 10-15 minutes, breaking down a dominant win over VCU and looking ahead to a Sweet Sixteen matchup vs. Houston in Houston
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LIVE REACTION POD: Illini punch ticket to Sweet Sixteen with dominant win over VCU! - YouTube
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball defeating VCU 76-55 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. The guys discuss a well-roun...
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March 22, 2026 at 3:36 AM
LIVE POSTGAME POD: @ktausk13 and I will react to #illini advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in the next 10-15 minutes, breaking down a dominant win over VCU and looking ahead to a Sweet Sixteen matchup vs. Houston in Houston
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