Illinois Advances to NCAA Tournament Final Four for First Time Since 2005
Illinois didn’t shoot well. Didn’t play perfect. Still dominated Iowa when it mattered. The Illini are heading back to the Final Four.
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa’s Cinderella run ends in bittersweet Elite 8 disappointment
The No. 9-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes were the lowest remaining seed in the NCAA Tournament heading into the Elite Eight. Unfortunately, the program’s Cinderella story came to an end on Saturday after suffering a 71-59 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini. It was a close game throughout, as Iowa actually had the lead at half. However, […] The post Iowa’s Cinderella run ends in bittersweet Elite 8 disappointment appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kevin Harlan was the perfect voice to call an NCAA Tournament horn delay
Saturday’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 9 Iowa and No. 2 Illinois featured a bizarre 11-minute delay at the Toyota Center in Houston. The horn wouldn’t stop going off as Iowa led Illinois 22-20 with 7:43 remaining in the first half. In what would usually be a frustrating delay for fans, the great Read more... The post Kevin Harlan was the perfect voice to call an NCAA Tournament horn delay appeared first on Awful Announcing.
College Basketball World Reacts to Horn Issue Causing 11-Minute Delay in Iowa-Illinois Elite Eight Game: ‘Only in March’
March basketball has a way of slipping out of its own bounds. Just when you think the drama will come from a buzzer-beater or a Cinderella run, something stranger comes along. On Saturday, inside Houston’s Toyota Center, it wasn’t a player or a play that paused the Illinois-Iowa Elite Eight clash; it was a horn […]
Illinois-Indiana Elite 8 game interrupted by horn malfunction
Saturday’s Elite Eight game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini was delayed for 11 minutes by an unusual situation. Teams had to pause playing with 7:43 to go in the first half because the horn at Toyota Center in Houston, Tex. malfunctioned and would not stop. Play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan begged for a … The post Illinois-Indiana Elite 8 game interrupted by horn malfunction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Elite 8 Game Grinds to Awkward Halt After Arena Horn Goes Rogue in Houston
A stuck horn caused an 11 minute delay during an Elite 8 game in Houston, creating one of the most awkward moments of March Madness.
Iowa vs Illinois Basketball Prediction, Starting Lineups and Injury Report for March Madness Elite Eight
Coming off big upsets, Iowa and Illinois faceoff in the Elite Eight to determine who will go to the Final Four.
Bennett Stirtz NBA Draft Projections: How High Will the Iowa Star Get Drafted?
Bennett Stirtz is climbing NBA draft boards after leading Iowa to the Elite Eight. See his latest 2026 first-round projections.
Connor McCaffery’s Reported Disappointment Emerges Amid Iowa’s March Madness Run
Connor McCaffery told Dave Portnoy he's disappointed over praise for Iowa's new coach Ben McCollum, who replaced his father Fran after 15 seasons.
Big Ten Dominance Is No Accident: Now Tennessee's Own History Stands Between Michigan And Final Four
A financial awakening has fueled the Big Ten’s March Madness takeover—but Tennessee is ready to fight for its own historic breakthrough against Michigan in Elite Eight showdown
Iowa Might Not Win But Should Keep It Close
Maybe I can make back some of those investments with a win on this game between Iowa and Illinois as they square off in the Elite Eight.
College basketball viewing picks for March 28, 2026: How to watch Men’s Elite Eight and Women’s Sweet Sixteen
All Times Eastern NCAA Men’s Tournament Regional Finals South Region Toyota Center, Houston, TX Announcers: Kevin Harlan/Robbie Hummel/Stan Van Gundy//Lauren Shehadi Iowa vs. Illinois — TBS/truTV/HBO Max, 6;09 p.m. West Region SAP Center, San José, CA Announcers: Brian Anderson/Jim Jackson//Allie LaForce Purdue vs. Arizona — TBS/truTV/HBO Max, approximately 8:49 p.m. Pregame and Studio Shows Announcers: Read more... The post College basketball viewing picks for March 28, 2026: How to watch Men’s Elite Eight and Women’s Sweet Sixteen appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Illinois vs. Iowa radio coverage: Station, channel, streaming to listen live to March Madness Elite Eight – sportingnews.com
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Here’s the 2026 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight announcing schedule
CBS Sports and TNT Sports revealed the 2026 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight tip times, television networks, and announcing assignments during Friday night’s Sweet 16 games. There will be two Elite Eight games on each Saturday and Sunday. The Elite Eight action tips off with a Big Ten matchup in Iowa vs. Illinois at 6:09 p.m. Read more... The post Here’s the 2026 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight announcing schedule appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Caitlin Clark Sends Message to Iowa Guard After Transfer Portal Decision
Caitlin Clark reacted to Kennise Johnson's transfer portal decision after the Hawkeyes' second-round NCAA Tournament exit to Virginia.
Iowa HC Ben McCollum Admits Modern Players Force ‘Old School’ Coaching Changes Amid Elite 8 Run
Iowa head coach Ben McCollum admits modern players forced him to adapt his old-school coaching style amid Elite Eight run.
8th Grader Has The Only Perfect March Madness Bracket Left
He might do the impossible this year.
Caitlin Clark Reveals Her One Hope for March Madness
Caitlin Clark might be gearing up for her third WNBA season at the moment, but she's also hooked onto the March Madness and why not. Being a former college basketball star, it's hard for the Indiana Fever guard to keep herself away from the action in the ongoing NCAA Tournament. While everyone's ...
Iowa Elite 8 Appearances: A Complete Breakdown of Hawkeyes History and Records
Here's a complete breakdown of all Elite 8 appearances made by the Iowa Hawkeyes as they qualified for it again after beating Nebraska.
The unique connection between Arizona, Iowa Final 4 bids
The Arizona Wildcats and Iowa Hawkeyes have a unique connection in the NCAA Tournament this year, but only if they both reach the Final 4. With both programs having already advanced to the Elite 8, this one crazy stat could come to fruition soon. Come Saturday, Arizona will be competing for its first trip to […] The post The unique connection between Arizona, Iowa Final 4 bids appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brad Underwood breaks down how Illinois slowed Kingston Flemings down in Sweet 16
A stifling defensive effort led Illinois to a 65-55 win over Houston on Thursday during the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Much of the Fighting Illini’s focus was on slowing down Houston star Kingston Flemings. Brad Underwood’s squad held Flemings to 11 points and four assists on 4-of-10 shooting. Following the decisive victory, the […] The post Brad Underwood breaks down how Illinois slowed Kingston Flemings down in Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Buff Florida Fan Becomes Buff Nebraska Fan, Goes 0-For-2 In March Madness
The viral buff basketball fan who made waves at Florida's opening round games was spotted wearing Nebraska gear at the Sweet 16 in Houston.
Poll: How Far Will Iowa Go in March Madness?
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] After ninth-seeded Iowa upset Nebraska in the Sweet 16 Thursday night, the Hawkeyes are now the lowest ...
Nebraska coach shoulders blame for shocking late-game blunder
In the NCAA Tournament South Region Sweet 16 on Thursday, the fourth-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers fell to the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes, 77-71, in Houston. Nebraska held the lead for much of the contest but saw Iowa seize momentum late. Bennett Stirtz drained a three-pointer with 2:10 remaining to give Iowa its first advantage, and Tate Sage … The post Nebraska coach shoulders blame for shocking late-game blunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.