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5 Key Stats That Defined Illinois' Sweet 16 Victory vs Houston
On Thursday night, Illinois met Houston for a highly anticipated Sweet 16 clash – one the Cougars were expected to control. Instead, the Illini led for
Illinois Fighting Illini News / ESPN / March 27
Illini defense gets tough to oust No. 2 Houston 
Illinois held Houston to just 34% shooting in its lowest-scoring game of the season, as the Fighting Illini won 65-55 to advance to the Elite Eight.
Brad Underwood News / College Sports Only / March 26
Brad Underwood Not Phased By True Away Game in Sweet 16
Playing a true away game in the Sweet 16 is no easy feat, but it’ll take a lot more to phase Illinois head coach Brad Underwood than playing against Houston in Houston, TX.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / March 24
Preview: Illinois vs Vanderbilt in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
Illinois women’s basketball took care of the first step. Now comes the much bigger one.After knocking off Colorado 66-57 in the first round Saturday night, the No.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Athlon Sports / March 22
Illinois Is The Only School In The Nation Doing This And It’s Not Even Close
There’s a tendency this time of year to get lost in the moment. A big win, a hot shooting night, a team catching fire at exactly the right time. That’s what March is built on.
Zvonimir Ivisic's Poster Dunk in Illinois-VCU Sends Social Media Into a Frenzy
The NCAA Tournament is all about moments. It was NFL Red Zone before NFL Red Zone – full days of gangbusters channel-flipping, head-swiveling and attention-hopping with one of our favorite sports at the center of it all.
5 Key Stats That Defined Illinois' NCAA Tournament Win Over VCU
Despite two straight 20-plus-point wins for Illinois in the NCAA Tournament, it didn’t exactly feel like the Illini “cruised” through their opening weekend.
Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Round of 32 Win Over VCU
Illinois is headed to the Sweet 16, and although Saturday's second-round matchup against VCU ended comfortably, it did not exactly feel that way at the start.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Total Apex Sports / March 22
Illinois Fighting Illini Dominate VCU Rams Behind Andrej Stojakovic Brilliance to Advance to Sweet Sixteen
There would be no epic comeback this time around for the VCU Rams, as the Illinois Fighting Illini cruised to an easy 76-55 win in Greenville on Saturday night to secure a second trip to the Sweet Sixteen in the past three seasons.
3 Things to Watch When Illinois Plays VCU in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32
No. 3-seeded Illinois cruised to a 105-70 win over No. 14 seed Penn on Thursday night in the NCAA Tournament. And on paper, the Illini are set up well for a trip to the second weekend.
Why VCU Could Upset Illinois in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32
There are a variety of reasons to believe Illinois should have its way with VCU in the Round of 32 on Saturday night (6:50 p.m. CT, CBS) – and all are inherently valid.
ESPN Matchup Predictor Favors Illinois Over VCU in NCAA Tournament Round of 32
After taking care of business against 14th-seeded Penn in the Round of 64, Illinois now has a date set with 11th-seeded VCU out of the Atlantic 10 Conference on Saturday night (6:50 p.m.
Preview: Illinois vs Colorado in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
Illinois women’s basketball looks like a team that could be set up to make a run in this NCAA Tournament, but none of that matters unless the Illini take care of the first game in front of them.
Kylan Boswell News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / March 20
Why Kylan Boswell's First-Round Defense Signals Major Upside for Illinois
Especially with Penn’s leading scorer Ethan Roberts sidelined, Illinois’ defensive game plan in Thursday's first-round matchup with the Quakers was likely relatively straightforward: stop TJ Power.
College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / March 19
ESPN Ranks NCAA Tournament's Top Players: Where Illinois' Keaton Wagler Lands
The NCAA Tournament features the best of the best. With the top clubs in the nation taking part in the event, naturally most of the country’s elite hoopers are also along for the ride.
KenPom Reveals Illinois’ NCAA Title Chances – Better Than You Think?
It's no secret that Illinois (24-8) hasn't exactly been slinging its fastball in recent weeks, confounding plenty of folks – including certain pundits – who earlier in the season had pegged the Illini as a Final Four club and a trendy pick to win the whole shooting match.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / March 18
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / March 18
Brad Underwood News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 17
Why Illinois basketball is on upset alert in 2026 NCAA Tournament
Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood matched school history ahead of the NCAA Tournament. He’s the first Illini head coach since Lou Henson to lead six straight March Madness appearances.
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