Illinois Fighting Illini vs Maryland Terrapins

College Basketball

#11Illinois

24-7

78-72

Final

Maryland

11-20

XFINITY Center

Lead tracker

ILL leadsBiggest lead ILL 8, MD 3

MD leads

Team	1H	2H	T
ILL	37	41	78
MD	34	38	72

Who won: Illinois 78-72

The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Maryland Terrapins 78-72 on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at XFINITY Center. David Mirkovic led the Illinois in points (22). Andre Mills led the Maryland in points (30).

Recap · Mar 8

David Mirkovic scores 22 points to help No. 11 Illinois to a 78-72 victory over Maryland

David Mirkovic had 22 points and 11 rebounds as No. 11 Illinois held off Maryland 78-72 on Sunday.

What it means

Illinois 8-2 on the road; Maryland 7-8 at home.

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Game info

Venue: XFINITY Center, College Park, MD · Attendance 15,674
Officials: Brian Dorsey (Referee), Paul Szelc (Referee), Owen Shortt (Referee)

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