Kentucky Beats Illinois, Reaches 1st Sweet 16 Since 2019 as Fans Praise HC Mark Pope
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An 84-75 win over Illinois will send Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats to the Sweet 16
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats took on the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Round of 32 and, despite being an underdog, found a way to win this game 84-75.
Kentucky tops Illinois, makes first Sweet 16 since 2019
Kobe Brea had 23 points and Otega Oweh added 15 to pace third-seeded Kentucky to an 84-75 victory over No. 6 Illinois in the ...
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Koby Brea leads the way as Kentucky beats Illinois 84-75 for first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019
Kentucky beat Illinois 84-75 on Sunday to advance beyond the NCAA Tournament’s opening weekend for the first time since they ...