| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 20, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Last Updated | March 20, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/no-3-seed-illinois-prepares-for-no-11-seed-vcu-in-second-round-of-ncaa-tournament/ |
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The Fighting Illini are dreaming of a trip to the Sweet 16 [ after a dominating
win Thursday night against Penn. ][1]
Next up for No. 3-seeded Illinois is a showdown with No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday
night at 6:50 p.m. on CBS.
The Illini are in full game-prep mode already. After a late night on Th...