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Illinois Fighting Illini Face the VCU Rams in Second Round
- On Saturday, March 21, Illinois Fighting Illini, men's basketball team and VCU Rams, men's basketball team meet in the NCAA Tournament second round at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, with tip-off at 7:50 p.m. ET after Illinois beat Penn Quakers 105-70 on Thursday.
- The First Four tipped off on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and the first and second rounds run March 19–22, setting this weekend's Round of 32 schedule.
- Illinois brings strong scoring and 3-point production, averaging 85.9 points and 11.0 threes per game, with Keaton Wagler at 17.9 points and 4.5 assists.
- BetMGM lists Illinois as a 9.5-point favorite and-455 on the moneyline while VCU is +350, with tickets starting at $387.
- The winner advances toward the Sweet 16 in Houston, where tickets start at $207, as second-round results this weekend will shape brackets and fan travel plans.
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