Illinois vs Houston live score, updates, highlights from March Madness Sweet 16 game

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The third-seeded Illinois Fighting Illini take on the second-seeded Houston Cougars in a 2026 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 matchup. Illinois is coming off a 76-55-88 last-second victory over VCU. Houston defeated Texas A&M 88-57 to advance to the Sweet 16.

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The Illini (26-8), who finished in second place in a three-way tie in the Big 10 Conference, have won four of the last five games. The Cougars (30-6), who came in second in the Big 12, have also won four of five games.

The winner of this game will go onto face the winner of No. 9 Iowa vs No. 4 Nebraska with a chance to win the region and play in the Final Four.

Illinois vs Houston live updates, highlights from 2026 March Madness game

1st Half – 4:39

As the end of the first half approaches, neither team is shooting the ball particularly well. Illinois-38%, Houston-24%. Andrej Stoyakovic is almost singlehandedly keeping Illinois ahead with his nine points in eight minutes off the bench. Houston finds themselves in a bit of foul trouble. Even if Jojo Tugler got away with a few no calls.
Illinois leads Houston 21-14

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1st Half – 9:16

Houston fought back rather quickly jumping ahead 8-7 relying on Houston’s defensive effort. Since then, both teams have traded baskets with Illinois holding a 14-12 lead. w

1st Half – 16:13

Illinois began the game disciplined looking for the high percentage shot. However, the Houston defense has kept them close in the early minutes. After several possessions, the score remains 3-0 Illinois.

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Tonight’s Sweet 16 game from Houston will be live at 10:10 p.m. ET on TBS.

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