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.
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When was the last time Illinois made the Final Four? It's been a minute
The Fighting Illini are partying like it's 2005 after outlasting Iowa in an Elite Eight slugfest.
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.
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.
Keaton Wagler NBA Draft Projections: How High Will the Illinois Star Get Drafted?
Keaton Wagler NBA Draft projections and scouting report. See why the Illinois freshman is rising toward the top 5 in 2026.
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.
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.
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Is Houston Out of March Madness 2026? Breaking Down Their Tournament Status
Houston eliminated from NCAA Tournament after Sweet 16 loss against Illinois.
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.
Houston basketball’s Kelvin Sampson pins Sweet 16 loss to Illinois solely on offense
As the Illinois Fighting Illini upset the Houston basketball team on Thursday night in the Sweet 16, 65-55, the Cougars are left to reflect after another disappointing exit from the 2026 NCAA tournament. With the speculation around Houston basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson’s retirement, he would also speak about the loss and what led to […] The post Houston basketball’s Kelvin Sampson pins Sweet 16 loss to Illinois solely on offense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Houston Cougars most to blame for disastrous Sweet 16 loss to Illinois
Kelvin Sampson’s first National Championship will have to wait, as yet another promising Houston basketball season ended early in March Madness at the hands of Illinois in the Sweet Sixteen. Unlike in previous years, the Cougars did not just fall short; they were thoroughly beaten at their own game. Illinois practically led the game from […] The post Houston Cougars most to blame for disastrous Sweet 16 loss to Illinois appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brad Underwood reveals ‘mindset’ that led Illinois basketball to another Elite 8
As Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood has been looking to continue to build the program as a powerhouse in college basketball, its stock was proven once again in the 65-55 win over Houston to advance to the Elite Eight. With Illinois basketball’s dominant defensive showing against Houston to propel itself to the Elite Eight, […] The post Brad Underwood reveals ‘mindset’ that led Illinois basketball to another Elite 8 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.
Video: Jalen Rose had a vulgar slip-up while talking about Peja Stojakovic’s son
Jalen Rose forgot to turn on his internal bleep button during Thursday’s broadcast of the Sweet 16 game between the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini and the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars. As a video of Illinois junior Andrej Stojakovic played in the background at halftime during TNT Sports’ coverage of the game, Rose … The post Video: Jalen Rose had a vulgar slip-up while talking about Peja Stojakovic’s son appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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 ...
Houston Cougars vs Illinois Fighting Illini Box Score, Stats, Game Summary And More Ft. Kingston Flemings
Coach Kelvin Sampson's Houston Cougars possess the rare advantage of playing at home against coach Brad Underwood's Illinois Fighting Illini in the Sweet 16 of the South Region of this year's national tournament.
Illinois knocks off Houston to advance to March Madness Elite Eight
David Mirkovic had 14 points, and third-seeded Illinois beat Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals on Thursday night in the NCAA Tournament.
Illinois basketball upsets Houston with dominant defense to advance to Elite 8
The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini are moving on to the Elite Eight portion of the 2026 NCAA Tournament after pulling off a 65-55 win on Thursday against the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a Sweet 16 matchup at the Toyota Center in Houston. Illinois basketball’s suffocating defense played a big role in […] The post Illinois basketball upsets Houston with dominant defense to advance to Elite 8 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Iowa HC Ben McCollum responds to ‘Cinderella’ narrative after latest March Madness upset
Cinderella stories in March Madness often go to squads at the mid-major level. Ben McCollum believes the same can be the case for his Iowa Hawkeyes squad after win over Nebraska in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. McCollum is enjoying an incredible campaign throughout his first year as the […] The post Iowa HC Ben McCollum responds to ‘Cinderella’ narrative after latest March Madness upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.