Illinois 65, at Houston 55

HOUSTON (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle that defied pregame expectations, the Illinois Fighting Illini grinded out a 65-55 victory over the Houston Cougars in a men’s NCAA Division I playoff game Thursday night at NRG Stadium. The game, played before a crowd of 17,307, was a stark departure from the high-scoring affair many anticipated. Illinois, the visiting team, improved its record to 27-8, while Houston, playing on its home floor, finished its season at 30-7. The combined 120 points fell well short of the over/under line of 139.5, and Illinois’s win came as an upset against a Houston team… Read more...