"Illinois has a +501 scoring differential, topping opponents by 15.2 points per game. It is putting up 85 points per game to rank 17th in college basketball."
"Illinois hits 11 three-pointers per game, ranking eighth in college basketball, and is shooting 34.9% from deep while allowing opponents to shoot 31.3%."
"In its last 10 games, Illinois has been racking up 85.9 points per contest, an average that's a little higher than the 85 it has scored over the course of the 2025-26 season."
"VCU has a +347 scoring differential, topping opponents by 9.9 points per game. It is currently averaging 75.1 points per game."
The Illinois Fighting Illini, seeded No. 3, will compete against the No. 11 seed VCU Rams for a Sweet 16 position in the South Region. The game is scheduled for March 21, 2026, at 7:50 p.m. ET at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Illinois recently defeated Pennsylvania 105-70, with David Mirkovic scoring 29 points. VCU won against North Carolina 82-78 in overtime, led by Terrence Hill Jr. with 34 points. Illinois averages 85 points per game, while VCU has a scoring average of 75.1 points per game.
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