Rams vs Fighting Illini

Rams vs Fighting Illini played on March 22, 2026. Final score: Rams 49 - Fighting Illini 67. R2. Fan ratings and discussion on RateGame.

Top fan take from @jacksauer2: “I mean, this game went just about as expected. Man, we might not see more than just one double digit seed in the Sweet 16. What the hell has happened to March Madness? Ya know, I got the answer-NIL has ruined it. Usually, I'm a big supporter of NIL. It ensures that the young student-athletes get everything they need and can also learn how to responsibly manage money for the future, and many can use to help their families. For those reasons, I love NIL and I think it should stay. But it has completely taken away the Madness from March. No more Cinderella runs. No more Loyola-Chicago. No more Saint Peter's. No more George Mason. And I'll miss that.”

Venue: Bon Secours Wellness Arena