Illinois Fighting Illini advance in NCAA Tournament with help from Blake Fagbemi

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Mar 27, 2026
Byr. r. hagan

On Thursday, March 26, the Illinois Fighting Illini, featuring former Benet Academy standout Blake Fagbemi, secured a 65-55 victory over the Houston Cougars in the NCAA Tournament.

The matchup was held at the Toyota Center at 9:05 p.m.

Illinois is scheduled to return to the Toyota Center for their next game on Saturday, March 28, at 5:10 p.m.

Blake Fagbemi
Blake Fagbemi — Guard — Freshman — 6′0″ — 180 — Hometown: Lisle

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Benet AcademyUniversity of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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