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Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood yells down court Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first round game against the Penn Quakers at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

How Illinois Can Turn a 2022 Loss to Houston Into a 2026 March Madness Win

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after a play during the second half against the VCU Rams during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

3 Illinois Players Houston’s Defense Has To Shutdown

Kolton Becker

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Mar 23, 2026

Iowa and Nebraska are part of a massive Big Ten contingent in the Sweet 16.

Breaking Down Every Conference That Sent a Team to the Men’s Sweet 16

Patrick Andres

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Mar 23, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood yells to his players during the 1st half against UCLA at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

ESPN Predictor Names Favorite in Illinois vs Houston Sweet 16 Showdown

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 23, 2026

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Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) reacts after a made basket during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Sweet 16 Opponent: Houston Cougars

Pranav Hegde

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Mar 23, 2026

Cameron Boozer and the Duke Blue Devils will face the St. John’s Red Storm in the Sweet 16.

March Madness 2026: Game Times, TV Channels for Sweet 16 of the Men’s NCAA Tournament

Ryan Phillips

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Mar 23, 2026

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson stands near the bench in the first half during a first-round men’s basketball game of the NCAA Tournament.

Houston Trolls Texas A&M After NCAA Tournament Domination

Kevin Borba

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Mar 22, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) looks to pass against BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Pre–Sweet 16 NBA Mock Draft: Indiana Pacers Make Aggressive Trade

Alex Golden

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Mar 22, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson yells during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies in a second round game.

Houston vs Illinois Breakdown: 3 Ways the Cougars Can Beat the Fighting Illini

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson watches game play during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Kelvin Sampson Sends Message Ahead of Hometown Sweet 16 Appearance

JD Andress

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Mar 22, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) brings the ball up court against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium.

Fantasy Basketball Prospect Watch: Tyler Tanner, Otega Oweh, & 2 Other NBA Prospects

Gray Deyo

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Mar 22, 2026

Houston celebrates following the second-round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament between Houston Cougars and Texas A&M Aggies at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday March 21, 2026.

Stats That Defined Houston’s Win Against Texas A&M

Kolton Becker

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Mar 22, 2026

Houston's Emanuel Sharp (21) and Kingston Flemings celebrate during a second-round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament between Houston Cougars and Texas A&M Aggies at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday March 21, 2026.

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Houston's Huge Second Round Win vs Texas A&M

Maanav Gupta

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Mar 22, 2026

Houston Cougars center Chris Cenac Jr. signals to his team during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Houston Freshman Continues Strong March Madness Performance

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Mar 22, 2026

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Bucky McMillan looks on during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Reed Arena.

3 Takeaways From Texas A&M's March Madness Loss to Houston Cougars

Aaron Raley

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Mar 21, 2026

Houston celebrates following the second-round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament between Houston Cougars and Texas A&M Aggies at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday March 21, 2026.

3 Takeaways From Houston's Blowout Win Over Texas A&M in March Madness

Michael Carrara

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Zach Clemence (7) drives to the hoop past Houston Cougars forward Chase McCarty (24) and center Chris Cenac Jr. (5) during the first half of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Houston Overpowers Texas A&M, Ends NCAA Tournament Run for Aggies

Kolton Becker

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) and center Chris Cenac Jr. (5) react during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies
of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Houston Rolls Into Sweet 16 With Blowout Win vs. Texas A&M

Ashton Grissom

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 24, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) reacts after defeating the Texas A&M Aggies in over time in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Houston Leads Big At Half: No. 2 Houston vs No. 10 Texas A&M Live Updates, Box Score

Maanav Gupta

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Mar 21, 2026

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