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WATCH: Breaking down Xavier’s NCAA Tournament win over Texas

Xavier beat reporter Shelby Dermer recaps the Musketeers’ 86-80 victory over Texas Wednesday night at UD Arena.

The Xavier Musketeers are moving onto the Midwest Region after beating Texas Wednesday night in the First Four at UD Arena.

A No. 11 seed, Xavier will play No. 6 Illinois in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday night at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

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Here’s how to watch the Musketeers battle the Fighting Illini.

NCAA Tournament 1st round: When is the Xavier-Illinois matchup?

Date: Friday, March 21

Time: 9:45 p.m. E.T.

Where: Fiserv Forum

TV: CBS

National Radio: Westwood One

History: Xavier is 2-2 all-time against Illinois. The Musketeers won the last matchup in the 2019 Maui Invitational. The two programs have never met in the NCAA Tournament.

Who is favored in NCAA Tournament matchup between Xavier and Illinois?

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Illinois is a 3.5-point favorite over Xavier on Friday and the total (over/under) currently sits at 159.5 points.

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