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How to live stream Iowa vs Illinois: Elite 8 NCAA Tournament, March Madness, TV channel A fierce Big Ten battle takes center stage in the Elite Eight as Iowa and Illinois meet with a Final Four berth hanging in the balance. MORE...
MARCH 28 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Andrej Stojakovic - Scores 17 as Illini advance Stojakovic provided 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 71-59 win over Iowa.
Impact Through four NCAA Tournament games, Stojakovic is averaging 15.0 ppg on an impressive 59.5 percent shooting, both up from his season-long marks of 13.6 ppg and 50.3 percent, respectively. His efforts as the sixth man have helped Illinois reach its first Final Four since 2005, when it ultimately lost in the title game to North Carolina. Stojakovic and the Illini will next take on the winner of Sunday's Elite Eight matchup between Duke and UConn, with another National Championship spot on the line.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Keaton Wagler - Sends Illinois to Final Four Wagler totaled 25 points (8-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 71-59 win over Iowa.
Impact Wagler was one of three players who scored in double digits for the Fighting Illini in this contest, and he led the team with an impressive performance. Wagler is averaging 17.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game in the NCAA Tournament, and the freshman guard has been one of the most productive first-year players in college hoops in 2025-26.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NCAA Men's Tournament: Last Time Elite Eight Teams Reached Final Four

The Elite Eight is upon us in the 2026 NCAA Men's Tournament. Here's the last time each of the eight teams reached the Final Four.
MARCH 28 • FOX SPORTS
2026 NCAA Men's Tournament: Last Time Elite Eight Teams Reached Final Four

Illinois Fighting Illini take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in Elite 8

The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini and Iowa Hawkeyes meet in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
MARCH 28 • Associated Press
"He gotta shoot that b*tch": Jalen Rose wilds out on live TV watching Andrej Stojakovic go nuclear on Houston Cougars Former Chicago Bulls star Jalen Rose had a wild moment on air during the Sweet 16 game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Houston Cougars.
MARCH 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

4 Takeaways From the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet 16

FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up four takeaways from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet 16.
MARCH 28 • FOX SPORTS
4 Takeaways From the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet 16
Best of the Presser: What Brad Underwood and the Illini Are Saying Ahead of Elite Eight Underwood and a trio of Illini players spoke about the Houston game and previewed Saturday's Elite Eight matchup against Iowa
MARCH 28 • SI.COM
Keaton Wagler's message to Illini fans proves Houston had no home-court advantage The Toyota Center might as well have been called 'State Farm South' because for the majority of the second half against Houston it sounded l...
MARCH 27 • WRITINGILLINI.COM
Brad Underwood's effusive praise highlights the most underrated part of Keaton Wagler's game Keaton Wagler is one of college basketball's most exciting scorers, but he had to be much more than that in the Illini's Sweet 16 win over H...
MARCH 27 • WRITINGILLINI.COM
Brad Underwood's comparison for this year's Illinois team has fans thinking, what if? Three wins down, three more to go... The Illinois Fighting Illini are heading to the Elite Eight. The No. 3 seed in the South Region will be...
MARCH 27 • WRITINGILLINI.COM
Kylan Boswell - Helps ice game from charity stripe Boswell recorded six points (0-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-10 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Thursday's 65-55 win over Houston.
Impact Boswell didn't register a single successful field-goal attempt, but the senior guard managed to hit a few clutch free throws late to help ice the game for the Illini. Boswell may not be playing at the same level he was prior to missing a seven-game stretch due to a fractured hand, as he's averaging 10.3 ppg in three NCAA Tournament games and has hit the 15-point mark just once in 10 games since his return from injury. That said, this is an incredibly efficient Illinois offense that spreads the ball around, so he's not always needed as an offensive catalyst.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Keaton Wagler - Logs 12 boards in Sweet 16 Wagler contributed 13 points (4-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Thursday's 65-55 win over Houston.
Impact It wasn't Wagler's best shooting day, but he put up a season high in rebounding en route to his third double-double of the season. He's now averaging 15.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg and 4.0 apg through three NCAA Tournament games, and the diverse skill set on display is undoubtedly raising his NBA Draft stock, with potentially multiple more opportunities before the season comes to a close.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
David Mirkovic - Leads balanced scoring attack Mirkovic logged 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Thursday's 65-55 victory over Houston.
Impact Mirkovic led the Illini in the upset victory, recording his first fourth double-double in his last seven games. Through three NCAA Tournament contests, the freshman is averaging 16.7 ppg, 10.7 rpg and 3.0 apg. He'll look to keep the magic going Saturday in the Elite Eight, where Illinois will be favored against fellow Big Ten foes in Iowa.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Illinois knocks out Houston: Will Kelvin Sampson step down after another short run? Kelvin Sampson once again fell short in his pursuit of a national championship, raising the question of whether he will continue as head coa...
MARCH 27 • BOLAVIP.COM

Illinois Fighting Illini play the Iowa Hawkeyes in Elite 8

The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini and Iowa Hawkeyes square off in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
MARCH 27 • Associated Press
Illinois does unthinkable in Sweet 16 KO over Houston, sets rare Big Ten history | Sporting News Illinois-Houston got out of hand quickly thanks to a 17-0 Fighting Illini run. It'll be an all-Big Ten showdown Saturday night in Texas in t...
MARCH 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Highlights: Illinois, Arizona Advance

Here are the top moments from Thursday’s Sweet 16 action in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament!
MARCH 27 • FOX SPORTS
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Highlights: Illinois, Arizona Advance

2025-26 Men's Sweet 16 Odds: Betting Results for all 8 Games

Check out the odds for each men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game, as well as what to know about the matchups.
MARCH 26 • FOX SPORTS
2025-26 Men's Sweet 16 Odds: Betting Results for all 8 Games

Houston Cougars square off against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Sweet 16

The No. 5 Houston Cougars square off against the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament
MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Big Ten’s Historic Sweet 16: Ranking All Six Teams by Championship Potential

Six Big Ten teams are in the Sweet 16, one shy of an NCAA Tournament record. FOX Sports' Michael Cohen ranks them by national championship p...
MARCH 26 • FOX SPORTS
Big Ten’s Historic Sweet 16: Ranking All Six Teams by Championship Potential

2025-26 March Madness Odds: 8 Best Bets for Men's Sweet 16

Here's how Will Hill is wagering on the Sweet 16, including a few 'dogs he's backing to bark.
MARCH 26 • FOX SPORTS
2025-26 March Madness Odds: 8 Best Bets for Men's Sweet 16

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Ranking the Top 16 Players in the Sweet 16

FOX Sports college basketball experts Michael Cohen and Casey Jacobsen rank the top 16 players in the Sweet 16 of this year's NCAA Men's Bas...
MARCH 25 • FOX SPORTS
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Ranking the Top 16 Players in the Sweet 16

Houston meets Illinois in Sweet 16 matchup

The No. 5 Houston Cougars and No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini meet in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
MARCH 25 • Associated Press

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Ranking the Sweet 16 Matchups

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen ranks the Sweet 16 matchups in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
MARCH 24 • FOX SPORTS
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Ranking the Sweet 16 Matchups
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