Houston Cougars square off against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Sweet 16
The Houston Cougars are set to face the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Sweet 16, with the Cougars having a 59.3 percent chance of winning according to ESPN Analytics. The two teams have a tied all-time series record, and their matchup is expected to be a closely contested game with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses.
The Houston Cougars will play the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Sweet 16. The Cougars are coming off an 88-57 win over Texas A&M, while the Illini won 76-55 over VCU. Houston ranks No. 1 in turnovers per game and No. 2 in scoring defense, while Illinois has the No. 17 scoring offense in collegiate basketball. The Cougars average 77.1 points per game, while the Illini average 84.4 points per game. The game is scheduled to start at 9:05 p.m. on TBS/truTV.
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