In Thursday night’s other Sweet Sixteen matchup in Houston, Illinois ended Houston’s tournament run in a low-scoring battle, 65-55. Normally solid shooting team, Houston was limited to just 34% from the field - and remained under 30% until the final few minutes. Illinois will play Iowa Saturday evening for a spot in the Final Four. 🏀 Illinois 65:55 Houston | NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament | 2025-2026 Season | Round of 16 🗓️ : March 26, 2026 🏟️ : Toyota Center 📍 : Houston, TX USA ⚠️ Advertisement due to brand recognition – editorial coverage of a sporting event, not sponsored – for editorial use only #sportsphotography #pressphotographer #marchmadness