Pennsylvania Quakers vs Illinois Fighting Illini, NCAA Men's Basketball Championship South Region 1st Round
Lead tracker
PENN leadsBiggest lead PENN 4, ILL 40ILL leads
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENN | 30 | 40 | 70 |
 ILL | 40 | 65 | 105 |
Who won: Illinois 105-70
The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Pennsylvania Quakers 105-70 in NCAA Men's Basketball Championship South Region 1st Round on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The Illinois outscored the Penn 65-40 in the 2nd half. David Mirkovic led the Illinois in points (29). Michael Zanoni led the Penn in points (20).
Team stats
PENNILL 30-67FG37-74
45Field Goal %50
9-303PT15-36
30Three Point %42
1-2FT16-21
50Free Throw %76
25Rebounds48
7Offensive Rebounds20
18Defensive Rebounds28
13Assists15
2Steals2
3Blocks2
8Turnovers3
1Team Turnovers1
8Total Turnovers3
0Technical Fouls0
0Total Technical Fouls0
0Flagrant Fouls0
4Points Off Turnovers19
11Fast Break Points7
24Points in Paint44
22Fouls10
4Largest Lead40
3Lead Changes3
8Percent Led90
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Duke33-271Final
Howard24-1180
Michigan32-3101Final
Idaho21-1547
Houston29-678Final
N Dakota St27-867
Michigan St26-792Final
Kennesaw St21-1464
Gonzaga31-373Final
Troy22-1247
Nebraska27-676Final
Hawai'i24-978
Arkansas27-897Final
High Point31-483
Wisconsin24-1182Final
McNeese28-668
Vanderbilt27-878Final
South Florida25-979
Louisville24-1083Final