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.
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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.
How to watch Houston-Illinois in March Madness Sweet 16: Time, livestream
The winner takes on either Nebraska or Iowa in the Elite Eight.
Illinois Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Houston
As the Illinois Fighting Illini prepare for their highly anticipated primetime matchup against the Houston Cougars in the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 March Madness Tournament, there are some key injuries and player questions on the table. While the Illinois basketball team enters the game with momentum after a dominant Round of 32 performance, […] The post Illinois Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Houston appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Illinois vs. Houston prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16
The Sweet 16 of the NCAA March Madness tournament is here and the real fun will begin when top seeds begin facing off when it matters most. Heading to the South Region, the No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini will take on the No. 2 Houston Cougars in what should be one of the round’s better matchups. Check our March […] The post Illinois vs. Houston prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
March Madness Betting: Top Sweet 16 Wagers for Thursday and Friday Action
Sweet 16 betting targets include low totals, tempo plays, and key conference matchups. These are the best wagers to make for the next round of March Madness.
Mikayla Blakes Breaks NCAA Record, Overtaking Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, And More Legends
In her team's most recent victory in the second round of the 2026 national tournament over the Illinois Fighting Illini, Vanderbilt Commodores star Mikayla Blakes set a new record for all sophomores over the likes of college legends Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers.
Notre Dame Named 'Biggest Challenger' to Flip 4-Star QB
Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish did not have the 2025 season they'd hoped for. After losing the national championship in 2024, the Fighting Irish went 10-2 and did not earn a spot in the College Football Playoff, leading the team to opt out of the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Going into the ...