Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 30 points, Marcus Domask added 22 and No. 3 seed Illinois made fast work 11th-seeded Duquesne in an 89-63 victory to reach the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005.
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood celebrates with fans following an 89-63 win over Duquesne in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. – Illinois fans had been waiting since 2005 for their team to get back to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16. Their patience was finally rewarded.
Illinois moved on with no drama. Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 30 points, Marcus Domask added 22 and Illinois made fast work of its 11th-seeded opponent from the Atlantic 10.“Part of me wants to get real excited,” Illini forward Coleman Hawkins said. “And a part of me wants to keep the feeling of the job's not done yet. I’m happy making the Sweet 16. I’m aware of the history because it gets thrown in our face. The goal now is to become national champions because that’s why we’re here.
How did that go? Illinois was off and running in transition on Duquesne misses. The Illini led 50-26 at the half and by 32 points midway through the second half.
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