Illinois knocks off Houston to advance to March Madness Elite Eight
The Illinois team has advanced to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament by defeating Houston 65-55. Illinois will face Iowa on Saturday to determine which Big Ten team will move on to the Final Four.
Illinois defeated Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals. David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds. The team will face Iowa on Saturday. Illinois finished with 65 points, while Houston had its lowest-scoring game of the season with 55 points. The Illini were led by Mirkovic, Keaton Wagler, and Andrej Stojakovic, who each scored in double figures. Illinois built a lead with a 17-0 run in the second half and held on for the win.
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