Mirkovic, Wagler make NCAA Tournament history in win vs Houston
Illinois men's basketball team defeated Houston 65-55 in the Sweet 16, advancing to the Elite 8. Freshmen David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler made NCAA Tournament history by becoming the first pair of freshman teammates to both have a double-double in the same game since 1972-73.
Illinois men's basketball beat Houston 65-55 in the Sweet 16. Freshmen David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler had double-doubles, with Mirkovic scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Wagler scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. This achievement made them the first pair of freshman teammates to do so in the same NCAA tournament game since 1972-73. Mirkovic also broke the Illinois freshman record for rebounds in a season. Illinois will play Iowa in the Elite 8 on Saturday.
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