Illinois returns to action in the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Thursday night when they take on Houston in the South Region.
The game will be played in Houston.
The Illini made the Sweet 16 with wins over Penn and VCU in the tournament. They are (26-8) for the season.
Houston was a Final 4 team a year ago. They are (30-6) coming into the game.
March 25, 2026