"Illinois is outscoring opponents by 15.2 points per game with a +532 scoring differential overall. It puts up 84.2 points per game, ranking 21st in college basketball."
"The Fighting Illini score 18.1 more points than the Hawkeyes allow, which is 66.1 points per game. Illinois makes 10.9 three-pointers per game, ranking ninth in college basketball."
"Iowa is outscoring opponents by 8.9 points per game, with a +318 scoring differential. The Hawkeyes have shown strong performance in recent games, including a win against Nebraska."
The Illinois Fighting Illini, seeded No. 3, face the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes for a chance to reach the NCAA Tournament Final Four. Illinois has a record of 27-8 and recently defeated Houston 65-55, led by David Mirkovic's 14 points. Iowa, with a 24-12 record, won against Nebraska 77-71, with Bennett Stirtz scoring 20 points. The game is scheduled for March 28, 2026, at 6:09 p.m. ET at Toyota Center and will be broadcast on TBS.
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