Iowa Hawkeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini, NCAA Men's Basketball Championship South Region Elite 8
Lead tracker
IOWA leadsBiggest lead IOWA 10, ILL 12ILL leads
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOWA | 32 | 27 | 59 |
 ILL | 28 | 43 | 71 |
Who won: Illinois 71-59
The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 71-59 in NCAA Men's Basketball Championship South Region Elite 8 on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Toyota Center (Houston). The Illinois outscored the Iowa 43-27 in the 2nd half. Keaton Wagler led the Illinois in points (25). Bennett Stirtz led the Iowa in points (24).
Team stats
IOWAILL 18-47FG25-53
38Field Goal %47
11-303PT3-17
37Three Point %18
12-14FT18-21
86Free Throw %86
21Rebounds38
8Offensive Rebounds16
13Defensive Rebounds22
12Assists8
5Steals6
3Blocks5
9Turnovers8
1Team Turnovers0
9Total Turnovers8
0Technical Fouls0
0Total Technical Fouls0
0Flagrant Fouls0
8Points Off Turnovers12
1Fast Break Points4
12Points in Paint40
20Fouls13
10Largest Lead12
13Lead Changes13
63Percent Led30
