But the Illini committed four turnovers in the first 5 1/2 minutes Sunday as Kentucky went on an early 9-0 run to pull ahead for good. After falling behind by 12, Illinois only trailed 35-32 when ...

Under first-year coach Mark Pope, No. 3 seed Kentucky has advanced to the Sweet 16 thanks to an 84-75 win over No. 6 Illinois on Sunday. The win ends a four-season drought of reaching the NCAA ...