| Source | Chicago Sun-Times |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 15, 2026, 11 p.m. |
| Last Updated | March 15, 2026, 11 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2026/03/15/illinois-sweet-16-path-ncaa-tournament-illini-houston-cougars-march-madness |
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OK, then, let’s start with why this whole [ NCAA Tournament ][18] deal could
work out very nicely for Illinois, [ the No. 3 seed in th...