Illinois Fighting Illini 78, Maryland Terrapins 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-08 · Winner: Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Maryland Terrapins 78–72 on 2026-03-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Maryland Terrapins lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 37 | 41 | 78 |
| Maryland Terrapins | 34 | 38 | 72 |
Win probability
Why Maryland Terrapins lost
- Outscored 21-11 at the free-throw line.