@j4c3's rating of Fighting Illini vs Cougars

@j4c3 rated the Fighting Illini vs Cougars game 6.7 out of 10 in CBB on March 27, 2026. Final score: Fighting Illini 65 – Cougars 55. S16. Fan ratings and discussion on RateGame.

“Was a super ugly first half for both teams, but Illinois shot better, and that was the game. I honestly did not expect Houston to play as poorly as this in what seemed like a pseudo-home game in Houston, only 2 miles away from campus. I really don’t think the Cougars could have played much worse, and I’m starting to wonder if a Kelvin Sampson team can win the title in the next couple of years. Feels like they’ve been due for years. Give Illinois credit, their frontline is huge and their guardplay is a perfect mix of seasoned veteran with Kylan Boswell, and talented freshman with Keaton Wagler ( who I have been more impressed by than any other player in this tournament so far ). ”

Rating published on April 1, 2026 by @j4c3.