Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a foul call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Madison, Wis.

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a foul call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)


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MADISON, Wis. — Illinois wasn't showing any hard feelings toward its opponent when it declined to participate in a postgame handshake. As several players deal with a virus, the Fighting Illini just wanted to make sure they didn't spread germs while congratulating Wisconsin after losing 95-74 to the 11th-ranked Badgers on Tuesday night. Illinois remains in good position to earn a fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid. The Illini entered Tuesday as a projected No. 6 seed, according to Bracket Matrix. Coach Brad Underwood says he has a good team and the Illini will survive.

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