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Illinois Basketball Secures 3rd Seed, Faces Penn in NCAA
3/16/2026
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- The University of Illinois men's basketball team earned a No. 3 seed in the West Region of 2026 NCAA Tournament and will face No. 14 seed Penn (University of Pennsylvania) in Greenville, SC.
- This marks Illinois' sixth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
- Despite a slump, Illinois has the NCAA's highest offensive efficiency, led by Keaton Wagler.
- Penn won the Ivy League Tournament and has nine wins in its last ten games.
