Chicago fans cheer on Illini in first round of NCAA Tournament
CHICAGO (CBS) – March Madness came to Chicago on Thursday as Illini fans were cheering on the men's basketball team in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
CBS 2 spoke with fans out at DraftKings Sportsbook in Wrigleyville.
The fans were fired up as the No. 3-seed Illini took on No. 14-seed Morehead State and pulled out the victory with a big second half.
"We're gonna win it!" said one fan. "Best team in the entire country and I'm super excited!"
Illinois has never won the NCAA Tournament and hasn't reached a Final Four since the memorable 2005 season.
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