Illini beat Chattanooga by one point in first round of NCAA Tournament
The Illini won their first-round game in the NCAA Tournament Friday evening, beating Chattanooga by a single point.
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The Illini won their first-round game in the NCAA Tournament Friday evening, beating Chattanooga by a single point.
The Illini and Loyola both got in their day before practices on the court in Pittsburgh. 7th seeded Loyola is getting set to face Ohio State, while the Illini have a 4th seed and begin their tourney journey against Chattanooga.
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