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Illinois Aims for Strong Finish Against Maryland March 8
3/8/2026
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Story summary
- The Illinois Fighting Illini will face the Maryland Terrapins on March 8, 2026, in their regular-season finale.
- Illinois, ranked No. 11 with a 23-7 record, aims for a strong finish before the Big Ten tournament.
- Maryland, at 11-19, seeks to play spoiler in the finale.
- Illinois is favored by 16.5 points.
- The game will be broadcast at 3 p.m. ET on FOX.
