The No. 12 Illinois Fighting Illini battle the No. 5 Houston Cougars in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday, tipping at 10:05 p.m. ET.

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Illinois gave Houston a taste of its own medicine in the Sweet 16, riding a defensive performance to victory. Here are the highlights: ...

Houston basketball’s 2026 NCAA Tournament run came up short as the Cougars suffered a blowout loss to Illinois inside the Toyota Center.

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The Houston Cougars look to secure a spot in the Elite Eight as they take on the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Illinois Fighting Illini (26-8, 15-6 Big Ten) vs. Houston Cougars (30-6, 16-5 Big 12) Houston; Thursday, 10:05 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -2.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 5 ...

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