Illinois vs. Houston box score: Full stats from 2026 March Madness Sweet 16 game

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Although Houston entered Thursday’s game with the benefit of playing close to home, it was Illinois that stifled the Cougars to advance to the Elite Eight with a 65-55 victory.

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The game was a defensive struggle on both sides, but Houston, in particular, couldn’t generate much offense. The Cougars attempted just two free throws and had only 31 points with 10 minutes remaining, as they were unable to climb back from a double-digit deficit.

Illinois used a balanced attack to secure the win, with Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic leading the way. Both recorded double-doubles as the Fighting Illini were far more efficient offensively.

Here is a look at the box score from Thursday’s Sweet 16 matchup between Illinois and Houston. 

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Illinois vs. Houston box score

Illinois stats

StarterMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFGM-FGA3PM-3PAFTM-FTAPFKylan Boswell30642000-50-16-103Keaton Wagler3813123124-143-62-51David Mirkovic3414102016-132-60-22Jake Davis13540002-31-20-02Tomislav Ivisic29933003-51-32-21BenchMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFGM-FGA3PM-3PAFTM-FTAPFAndrej Stojakovic281302105-81-32-23Ben Humrichous16310001-11-10-02Zvonimir Ivisic12231001-20-10-00Brandon LeeAJ ReddBlake FagbemiToni BilicTy RodgersJason JakstysMihailo Petrovic

Houston stats

StarterMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFGM-FGA3PM-3PAFTM-FTAPFKingston Flemings371164004-101-32-24Milos Uzan37625102-112-60-02Emanuel Sharp391721107-162-60-04Chris Cenac Jr.276101113-120-30-02Joseph Tugler256453013-40-00-04BenchMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFGM-FGA3PM-3PAFTM-FTAPFKalifa Sakho8000000-00-00-02Chase McCarty21911103-73070-02Mercy Miller7000000-40-30-01Kordel JeffersonIsiah HarwellRamon Walker Jr.Bryce JacksonCedric LathJacob McFarland

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