Game time set for Illinois basketball vs VCU in March Madness second round

[ASFN Admin]

GREENVILLE — Illinois basketball moved into the second round of the men's NCAA Tournament matchup. The tip off time is set.

No. 3 Illinois will face off against No. 11 VCU in the second round of March Madness in the South Region on March 21. The game will tip off at 7:50 p.m. ET and will be televised on CBS. The winner will play the survivor out of the South Region at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

The Fighting Illini defeated the No. 14 Quakers 105-70 in the first round on March 19.

What time does Illinois play VCU in 2026 NCAA tournament?​

• Date: March 21, 2026
• Time: 7:50 p.m. ET
• Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville
• Announcers:

What channel is Illinois vs VCU in March Madness second round?​

No. 3 Illinois and No. 11 VCU play on March 21 (7:50 p.m. ET, CBS) at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville.

• TV channel: CBS
• Streaming:Stream xxxx on Sling TV

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Evan Gerike is the high school sports reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times. Email him at [email protected] or follow him on X, formerly Twitter, @EvanGerike.

This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Illinois basketball vs VCU time, TV channel: NCAA tournament second round

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