His veteran experience and physical dominance could power Kentucky past Illinois to a deep run in Mark Pope’s first year. In the end... These two teams come out close to even in the wash.

Kentucky forced eight Illinois turnovers — all of them off steals — and converted them into 14 points during the run. Illinois responded to close the gap to 37-32 by halftime. But the second ...

“We were in an uphill battle.” Final moments: Kentucky closes The closest Illinois got to Kentucky was when they cut the deficit to six points with 1:36 remaining in the game on a Boswell midrange ...

Frenetic, free-shooting Kentucky tips off as a slight underdog ... NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 22, 2025 Illinois is the close favorite despite its lower seeding.

Amari Williams with a pair of dunks 90 seconds apart for Kentucky. Illinois turning over the ball again. Kylan Boswell has 10 points on 5 of 7 shooting and is keeping the Illini close. Illinois ...

No. 3 seed Kentucky defeated No. 6 seed Illinois 84-75 on Sunday night at ... and kissed his daughters near the bench before running off to a TV interview. “Who gets this opportunity?” ...

MILWAUKEE — Kentucky basketball is on the doorstep ... But neither of those were won on the court. The closest Illinois has been to that elusive title came in 2005, when it lost in the national ...

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kentucky and Illinois overhauled their rosters and ... “I think every time we got close off the court, it kind of helped us on the court. That’s been a constant theme ...

Illinois men's basketball lost to Kentucky in the second round of 2025 March Madness. NCAA Tournament recap, highlights from Milwaukee.