blog posts Illini fall to Kentucky in NCAA Tournament second round Mar 24, 2025 7:00 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Sixth-seeded Illinois fell to third-seeded Kentucky, 84-75, on Sunday evening. The Illini close the season with a 22-13 mark, including 12-8 in Big Ten play, and the program's fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. Share on Facebook Tweet Email