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Fighting Illini 78, Terrapins 72 — Mar 8, 2026 Recap

Illinois Fighting Illini beat Maryland Terrapins 78-72 on Mar 8, 2026.

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Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Maryland Terrapins on Mar 8, 2026?

Illinois Fighting Illini won 78-72 on Mar 8, 2026.

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NCAABSUN, MAR 8, 20262:00 PM CT
AwayFighting Illini78
Final
HomeTerrapins72

Betting Results

Spread
Terrapins covered
Terrapins +14.5
Total
Over
150 / 145.5
Moneyline
Fighting Illini
-1650
Loading probability

Pre-Game Notes5 notes

TER
Rest advantage
+24 days off
FIG
8 games / 7d
Fighting Illini in a stretch
TER
Covered 3 straight
Terrapins covering against the spread
TER
5 games / 7d
Terrapins in a stretch
TER
Revenge spot
Recent loss vs opponent

ScoringSeason · per game

PPG
Scored
OPP
Allowed
MARGIN
Per game
Fighting Illini
83.2★
68.8★
+14.5★
Terrapins
69.7
76.6
-6.9
Edge
Fighting Illini +13.5
Fighting Illini +7.8
Fighting Illini +21.4
Last 10 · Trend
Fighting Illini
78.9avg
Terrapins
64.9avg

Recent FormLast 10

Straight-Up
Fighting Illini
6-460%
L
L
W
W
L
W
W
W
W
L
Terrapins
3-730%
W
L
L
W
L
L
L
L
W
L
Against the Spread
Fighting Illini
5-550%
L
L
W
L
L
W
W
W
W
L
Terrapins3 cover
7-370%
W
L
W
W
W
L
L
W
W
W

Season Records2025-26 · 37g / 33g

Team
SU
ATS
O/U
Fighting Illini
Overall
76%28-9
59%22-15
41%15-22
Terrapins
Overall
36%12-21
48%16-17
55%18-15

Matchup VenueRoad / Home splits

Team
SU
ATS
O/U
Fighting Illini
On Road
73%11-4
60%9-6
47%7-8
Terrapins
At Home
47%8-9
41%7-10
65%11-6

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