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Illinois beat Houston 65-55 in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night, sending the Illini to the Elite Eight against Big Ten foe Iowa.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   No. 3 seed Illinois beat Houston 65-55 in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night, sending the Illini to the Elite Eight against Big Ten foe Iowa. Breaking News Sweet 16: Illinois advances to Elite Eight for 2nd time in 3 years with 65-55 win over Houston No. 3 seed Illinois beat Houston 65-55 in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night, sending the Illini to the Elite Eight against Big Ten foe Iowa. Read Story Related articles: Brad Underwood has had son Tyler by his side during Illinois' revival — now as coordinator of elite offense S...

For Tyler, an Illinois assistant, the Sweet 16 is about helping his dad march toward a national title  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ For Illinois assistant coach Tyler Underwood, this week in the Sweet 16 is about helping his father, Brad, march toward the goal he has had since 2017: to win a national title. Brad Underwood has had son Tyler by his side during Illinois' revival...

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner won't need to ponder in the coming months whether this is his last season with the only organization he has played for in his professional career.   Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner won't need to ponder whether this is his last season with the only organization he has played for in his professional career. Breaking News Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs agree to a 6-year contract extension: sources Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner won't need to ponder whether this is his last season with the only organization he has played for in his professional career. Read Story Related articles: Photos: Opening day for Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field After a long, cold winter, baseball is back in Chicago, along with hope and renewal © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. A...