Illinois Fighting Illini face the VCU Rams in second round
By The Associated Press••Yahoo Sports
VCU Rams (28-7, 18-3 A-10) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (25-8, 15-6 Big Ten) Greenville, South Carolina; Saturday, 7:50 p. m.
EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -11. 5; over/under is 151. 5 BOTTOM LINE: No.
13 Illinois takes on VCU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Fighting Illini's record in Big Ten games is 15-6, and their record is 10-2 against non-conference opponents. Illinois is the Big Ten leader with 12.
2 offensive rebounds per game led by David Mirkovic averaging 2. 5. The Rams are 18-3 against A-10 opponents.
VCU scores 81. 6 points while outscoring opponents by 9. 9 points per game.