Illinois has not won an NCAA regional game away from home in 11 years and enters the 2024 NCAA Lexington Regional knowing that taking the opening game vs. Indiana State is paramount.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy UK Athletics)
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Yes, the term must-win game as a term in the lexicon of sports is overused.
Friday night’s opening game for Illinois in the 2024 NCAA Lexington Regional is by the definition of the double elimination format is not a must-win game. However, if Illinois wants to win the program . . .
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