Watch every 2026 NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament press conference live from the media room, before and after each game, including the First Four, first and second rounds, Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four semifinals and national championship game. Lucas Oil Stadium - Indianapolis, IN
ILL 62, CONN 71Watch top 2026 March Madness highlights for Illinois forward David Mirkovic from the Fighting Illini's run to the Final Four. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.
ILL 62, CONN 71Watch the highlights from No. 2 UConn and No. 3 Illinois’ matchup in the Final Four of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.
ILL 62, CONN 71Watch every 2026 NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament press conference live from the media room, before and after each game, including the First Four, first and second rounds, Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four semifinals and national championship game. Toyota Center - Houston, TX
IOWA 59, ILL 71Freshman Keaton Wagler led the way in Illinois' Elite Eight victory over Iowa, scoring 25 points to send the Fighting Illini to their first Final Four in over twenty years. Watch his full game highlights in the 2026 NCAA tournament here. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.
IOWA 59, ILL 71Watch the highlights from No. 3 Illinois and No. 9 Iowa’s matchup in the Elite Eight of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.
IOWA 59, ILL 71Watch the emotional press conference moment from Emanuel Sharp after Houston was knocked out in the Sweet 16. #shorts #houston #pressconference #emotional #marchmadness #basketball Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.
ILL 65, HOU 55Watch every 2026 NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament press conference live from the media room, before and after each game, including the First Four, first and second rounds, Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four semifinals and national championship game. Toyota Center - Houston, TX
ILL 65, HOU 55Watch the highlights from No. 3 Illinois and No. 2 Houston’s matchup in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.
ILL 65, HOU 55Watch the highlights from No. 3 Illinois and No. 11 VCU’s matchup in the second round of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.
VCU 55, ILL 76Watch every 2026 NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament press conference live from the media room, before and after each game, including the First Four, first and second rounds, Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four semifinals and national championship game. Bon Secours Wellness Arena - Greenville, SC
PENN 70, ILL 105Players and coaches from all men's and women's 2025 NCAA Tournaments step to the media room for full March Madness press conferences before and after their NCAA tournaments games, including First Four, First and Second Round, Sweet 16, Elite Eight, the Final Four and 2025 NCAA national championship game. Fiserv Forum - Milwaukee, WI
ILL 75, UK 84Watch the highlights from No. 3 Kentucky and No. 6 Illinois' matchup in the second round of the 2025 men’s NCAA tournament. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.
ILL 75, UK 84Players and coaches from all men's and women's 2025 NCAA Tournaments step to the media room for full March Madness press conferences before and after their NCAA tournaments games, including First Four, First and Second Round, Sweet 16, Elite Eight, the Final Four and 2025 NCAA national championship game. Fiserv Forum - Milwaukee, WI
XAV 73, ILL 86Watch the highlights from No. 6 Illinois and No. 11 Xavier's matchup in the first round of the 2025 men’s NCAA tournament. Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel.
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| Big Ten | W | L | % | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan1 | 37 | 3 | .925 | - | W6 |
| Nebraska14 | 28 | 7 | .800 | 6.5 | L1 |
| Purdue6 | 30 | 9 | .769 | 6.5 | L1 |
| Michigan State11 | 27 | 8 | .771 | 7.5 | L1 |
| Illinois5 | 28 | 9 | .757 | 7.5 | L1 |
| Wisconsin25 | 24 | 11 | .686 | 10.5 | L2 |
| UCLA | 24 | 12 | .667 | 11 | L1 |
| Iowa15 | 24 | 13 | .649 | 11.5 | L1 |
| Ohio State | 21 | 13 | .618 | 13 | L2 |
| Indiana | 18 | 14 | .562 | 15 | L2 |
| USC | 18 | 14 | .562 | 15 | L8 |
| Washington | 16 | 17 | .485 | 17.5 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 18 | .455 | 18.5 | L2 |
| Northwestern | 15 | 19 | .441 | 19 | L1 |
| Rutgers | 14 | 20 | .412 | 20 | L2 |
| Oregon | 12 | 20 | .375 | 21 | L1 |
| Penn State | 12 | 20 | .375 | 21 | L3 |
| Maryland | 12 | 21 | .364 | 21.5 | L1 |
| @ |
Nebraska(5)
|
78-69 |
| vs |
Northwestern
|
84-44 |
| @ |
Michigan State(10)
|
85-82 |
| vs |
Wisconsin
|
92-90 |
| vs |
Indiana
|
71-51 |
| @ |
USC
|
101-65 |
| @ |
UCLA
|
95-94 |
| vs |
Michigan(3)
|
84-70 |
| vs |
Oregon
|
80-54 |
| @ |
Maryland
|
78-72 |
| vs |
Wisconsin(23)
|
91-88 |
| vs |
Pennsylvania(14)
|
105-70 |
| vs |
VCU(11)
|
76-55 |
| @ |
Houston(2)
|
65-55 |
| vs |
Iowa(9)
|
71-59 |
| @ |
Connecticut(2)
|
71-62 |
