Illinois vs Houston live updates: Prediction, time, how to watch Sweet 16 game
Tonight's Sweet 16 game between Houston and Illinois will be a home game for the Cougars, but UH players don't expect that to matter much. "Last year we played Purdue in Indiana. It doesn't really give you too much of an advantage, honestly," Cougars guard Milos Uzan said.
"Every team here is good, and, yeah, it doesn't really give you too much advantage. I think we just continue with the same preparation and live with the results. " March Madness: Sweet 16 games ranked This could be the best game of the night.
Illinois averages 85 points a game, while Houston is known for its defense. It will also feature two of the top freshmen in the country, Kingston Flemings for Houston and Keaton Wagler for Illinois, who both figure to go early in the 2026 NBA Draft. The winner of tonight's game advances to Saturday's Elite Eight to face the winner of Nebraska vs.
Iowa in the South Region's other Sweet 16 game. Here's what you need to know about tonight's game, including predictions: HIT REFRESH FOR UPDATES. Illinois vs Houston basketball live score TEAMS 1H 2H F Illinois — — — Houston — — — What time is Illinois vs Houston Sweet 16 game today?
Tip-off is scheduled for 10:05 p. m. ET from Houston.