| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 15, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Last Updated | March 15, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/big-ten/illinois-basketball-named-a-no-3-seed-in-ncaa-tournament-bracket/3908398/ |
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After losing in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament, the Illinois
Fighting Illini still earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA tournament bracket Sunday.
The Illini, who finished the season with a record of 24-8, will face Ivy League-
champion Penn in the first round of the tournament on Thursday,...