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Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; VCU Rams guard Brandon Jennings (0) defends against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) during the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic Leads Illinois to Sweet 16: 'We Came Here For a Reason'

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after a play during the second half against the VCU Rams during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Round of 32 Win Over VCU

Pranav Hegde

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Mar 22, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) defends the shot of VCU Rams guard Tyrell Ward (15) Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

3 Instant Observations From Illinois' NCAA Tournament Win Over VCU

Jason Langendorf

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Mar 22, 2026

Colorado coach J.R. Payne works with her team during the first half against Illinois in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Colorado Buffaloes Outmatched By Illinois In First Round Of NCAA Tournament

Harrison Simeon

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Mar 22, 2026

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Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach JR Payne reacts to a play against the Baylor Bears during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Colorado Buffaloes Coach JR Payne Speaks Candidly Before NCAA Tournament Appearance

Aiden Checketts

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Mar 21, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) dribbles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Former Illini in NBA: Ayo Dosunmu Steps Into Bigger Role, Will Riley Stays Red-Hot

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 21, 2026

Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer grabs a rebound against Siena Saints forward Francis Folefac.

March Madness 2026: Game Times, TV Channels for the Second Round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament

Tyler Lauletta

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Mar 22, 2026

USC’s Jazzy Davison had a game-leading 31 points in the Trojan’s overtime win over Clemson.

Women’s March Madness Day 2 Live Scores: USC’s OT Thriller, Other First-Round Takeaways

SI Staff

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Mar 22, 2026

Illinois is a double-digit favorite against VCU in the Round of 32.

VCU vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, Prop Bet for NCAA Tournament 2nd Round

Iain MacMillan

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) dribbles the ball against the Penn Quakers in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins Illinois vs VCU in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32?

Jason Langendorf

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) drives against Oregon Ducks forward Sean Stewart (13) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

VCU Braces for '40-Minute UFC Fight' Against Illinois' David Mirkovic

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 21, 2026

Kentucky guard Otega Oweh had a memorable moment in the first round. Can he one-up it in the round of 32?

Ranking All 16 Men’s March Madness Second-Round Games

Zach Koons

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Mar 21, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini coach Brad Underwood speaks during a press conference ahead of the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

3 Things to Watch When Illinois Plays VCU in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32

Jack Ankony

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Mar 20, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) shoots against the Penn Quakers during the 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

David Mirkovic Makes Illinois Basketball History In NCAA Tournament Win Over Penn

Jack Ankony

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Mar 20, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach JR Payne reacts to a play against the Baylor Bears during the first half at T-Mobile Center.

How to Watch Colorado vs. Illinois Live in NCAA Tournament First Round

Charlie Viehl

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Mar 20, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a play against the Penn Quakers in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Why VCU Could Upset Illinois in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 20, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood instructs his team against the Penn Quakers in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

ESPN Matchup Predictor Favors Illinois Over VCU in NCAA Tournament Round of 32

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 20, 2026

The VCU Rams celebrate Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first round game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. VCU Rams won 82-78 in OT.

First Look at Illinois' NCAA Tournament Second-Round Opponent: VCU Rams

Pranav Hegde

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Mar 20, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) goes to the basket against Penn Quakers center Michelangelo Oberti (33) in the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Why Tomislav Ivisic Could Be the X-Factor for Illinois Against VCU

Pranav Hegde

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Mar 20, 2026

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