CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois hopes to keep its "Sweet" run going with a late night matchup against #2-seeded Houston Thursday night.Â
The 3-seeded Fighting Illini have breezed through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, with wins over Penn and VCU. Houston has also been dominant, winning by 31 points in blowout wins over Idaho and Texas A&M.Â
Illinois is 3-3 all-time against the reigning national runners-up, with the last meeting a 68-53 Cougars win over the Illini in the 2022 NCAA Tournament.Â
Where to watch Illinois vs Houston:
When: Thursday, March 26
Where: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
Time: 9:05 p.m.
Watch: TBS/TruTV
Listen: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network, Varsity Network app
Stream: HBO Max
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