VCU Men's Basketball falls to Illinois 76-55 during the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC, on Saturday.
Illinois' David Mirkovic drives around VCU's Terrence Hill Jr. during their game Saturday night at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
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VCU Terrence Hill Jr. (6) shoots the ball during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU Barry Evans (5) celebrates during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Terrence Hill Jr. (6) shoots the ball during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Barry Evans (5) shoots the ball over Illinois' Tomislav Ivisic (13) during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Rodney the Ram performs on the court during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Tyrell Ward (15) shoots the ball during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Jadrian Tracey (2) shoots the ball during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Jordan Tillery (14) shoots the ball over Illinois' Mihailo Petrovic (77) during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Lazar Djokovic (17) has his shot blocked while defended by Illinois' Ben Humrichous (3) during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Barry Evans (5) is boxed out by Illinois' Ben Humrichous (3) and Andrej Stojakovic (2) during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Ahmad Nowell (4) defends as Illinois' Kylan Boswell (4) brings the ball up the court during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Michael Belle (8) shoots the ball during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU players huddle up during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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Illinois' Kylan Boswell (4) celebrates during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament against VCU at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Tyrell Ward (15) shoots the ball past Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic (44) during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Jordan Tillery (14) drives with the ball during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Brandon Jennings (0) defends the ball from Illinois' Ben Humrichous (3) during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Lazar Djokovic (17) embraces Barry Evans (5) during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Terrence Hill Jr. shoots the ball against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C.
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VCU players and Illinois players huddle during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU players sit on the bench near the end of a second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Terrence Hill Jr. (6) heads to the bench near the end of a second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU’s Tyrell Ward (15) shoots a three over Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic (2) during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU head coach Phil Martelli Jr. embraces Jadrian Tracey (2) near the end of a second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU head coach Phil Martelli Jr. embraces Brandon Jennings near the end of Saturday's season-ending loss to Illinois in the NCAA tournament.
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VCU’s Tyrell Ward (15) shoots the ball over Illinois' Keaton Wagler (23) during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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Illinois' David Mirkovic (0) celebrates during a second round game of the NCAA Tournament against VCU at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU head coach Phil Martelli Jr. disagrees with a call during Saturday's NCAA tournament game against Illinois in Greenville, S.C.
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Illinois Kylan Boswell (4) celebrates during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against VCU at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU Terrence Hill Jr. (6) shoots a three during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU Lazar Djokovic (17) shoots a three during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU Michael Belle (8) defends the ball from Illinois Zvonimir Ivisic (44) during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU Tyrell Ward (15) shoots the ball during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU head coach Phil Martelli Jr. yells to his players during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU guard Tyrell Ward drives into Illinois center Zvonimir Ivisic during Saturday's NCAA tournament second-round game in Greenville, S.C. The Rams shot XX% from the field as they fell to the Illini XX-XX.
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Illinois Zvonimir Ivisic (44) reacts to a call during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against VCU at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU Terrence Hill Jr. (6) shoots a layup past Illinois Keaton Wagler (23) during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU Tyrell Ward (15) drives with the ball during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood disagrees with a call during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against VCU at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU Brandon Jennings (0) makes a pass, defended by Illinois Andrej Stojakovic (2) during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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VCU Michael Belle (8) shoots the ball during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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