| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 6, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | April 6, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/04/06/fighting-illini-team-ends-its-longest-march-madness-run-in-21-years |
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The University of Illinois men’s basketball [ _loss on Saturday_ ][1] was a blow
to fans who hoped the Fighting Illini would be able to snag a national title.
Yet despite the loss, fans rejoiced in the team’s longest March Madness run in
21 years. But success doesn’t just impact the team’s reputati...