Illinois basketball fans, players and alumni reactions after big win over Iowa State

Illinois basketball is heading back to the Elite 8 for the first time since 2005.

In what ended up being a great game, the Illini were able to fend off a tough No. 2 seed Iowa State Cyclones. The game was competitive throughout, which made for one stressful night of watching the Orange and Blue.

By the end of the game, Illinois was able to maintain a lead, albeit a small one. A big win over Iowa State, 72-69, had Illini Nation going crazy.

Here are some of the best Illinois basketball fan reactions from the huge win over Iowa State

Illinois football defensive end Keith Randolph Jr. showing some love for the Elite 8 run.

Our leader and the person who helped build the foundation, athletic director Josh Whitman, is a man of few, but effective, words.

The future of the program has his eyes on where the bar will be set when he arrives in Champaign.

Game knows game. Illinois women's head coach Shauna Green rooting on the men's program.

Former Illinois football player Owen Carney letting the world know, Terrence Shannon Jr. is unstoppable on the court.

Here are some big-time reactions from Illinois basketball fans across social media.