Koby Brea scored 23 points, tying his career high, as third-seeded Kentucky beat sixth-seeded Illinois 84-75 in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in Milwaukee on Sunday.
Brea made 10 of 16 from the floor, including 3 of 8 from behind the arc on his way to his 23 points. Brea added six rebounds in the game.
UK got 15 points from Otega Oweh and 14 from Lamont Butler. Amari Williams had eight points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three blocks.
UK advances to the Round of 16 Friday in Indianapolis where it will face SEC Foe Tennessee. The Tip time to be announced