Houston Beats Illinois, Heads To Sweet 16

Kyler Edwards #11 and Reggie Chaney #32 of the Houston Cougars celebrate after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini 68-53 during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena.

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Houston is heading to the Sweet 16 after eliminating Illinois from the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The Cougars topped the Fighting Illini 68-53 in Pittsburgh. Taze Moore led all scorers with 21 points and tied a team-high in rebounds with seven. Jamal Shead chipped in with 18 points and three assists. Kofi Cockburn led Illinois in scoring with 19 points and in rebounds with eight.