Illinois vs. Penn - March 19, 2026

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Recap

Stats

Plays

Social

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Quakers logo, Quakers 18-12, 1ST 30, 2ND 40, TOT 70

Fighting Illini logo, Fighting Illini 25-8, 1ST 40, 2ND 65, TOT 105

Highlights

What's Buzzing

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Penn was undersized and outmatched on the boards throughout - and undermanned with Ethan Roberts out due to a concussion. Still an outstanding season and resilient Ivy League Tournament run to remember in year one under Fran McCaffery.

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FINAL: No. 14 @PennMBB fades fast in the second half to fall to No. 3 @IlliniMBB, 105-70, in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64.

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Michael Zanoni is getting all the bounces for Penn

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Michael Zanoni is giving Penn some life

Highlights from Michael Zanoni's 20-Point Game

03/19/2026

Best March Madness EVER for NBA Draft 🤯

Top prospects all across the board

Top Seeds You CAN'T Trust 🙅‍♂️

4 teams to avoid picking in your bracket

Teams on Day 1 Upset Watch 😨

Bleacher Report•4mo

Teams on Day 1 Upset Watch 😨5 high seeds that could go down today 📲

The Biggest Potential Cinderella Teams in the NCAA Tournament ✨

Bleacher Report•4mo

The Biggest Potential Cinderella Teams in the NCAA Tournament ✨Breaking down the double-digit seeds capable of pulling off upsets ➡️

Updated March Madness Bracket

Bleacher Report•4mo

Updated March Madness BracketFull look at the field after First Four results 📲

Distance Traveled for March Madness Schools to Venues

Bleacher Report•4mo

Distance Traveled for March Madness Schools to Venues

Illinois Blows Out Penn 😮‍💨

No. 3 Illini drops 105 points in comfortable NCAA tourney win