Texas vs. Illinois women's basketball score, highlights: Longhorns dance into Sweet 16
All-American Madison Booker and the No. 1 Texas women's basketball team hosted No. 8 Illinois in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament today.
The Longhorns were 16-0 at home this season behind Booker, the SEC Player of the Year, who averaged 20.5 points on 45% shooting and 7.6 rebounds over the last eight games. This season marked the first time Texas notched 30 wins since the 2003-04 campaign.
The Illini, powered by forward Kendall Bostic, were looking to make a Sweet 16 appearance for the third time and the first time since 1998. Bostic is averaging 15.8 points and 11.3 rebounds per game.
Alas, it was not enough. Texas emerged with a 65-48 victory. Albeit, this was just the sixth time that Texas had been held to 65 points or fewer, but the Longhorns know how to win even when they aren't scoring as much. They are now 5-1 in such contests on the season.
Here's how Texas vs. Illinois went down with highlights and final results.
FINAL: Texas 65, Illinois 48
The Illini lived up to their name, putting up a good fight against the top-seeded Texas Longhorns, but it wasn't quite enough as the Longhorns' Madison Booker and Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda combined for 39 points en route to a 17-point victory.
Texas vs. Illinois highlights
Where to watch Texas vs. Illinois: TV channel, time, live stream
- Game Day: Monday, March 24, 2025
- Game Time: 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Moody Center in Austin, Texas
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo - Watch Now!
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Texas vs. Illinois odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Sunday, March 23.
- Spread: Texas -18.5
- Moneyline Favorite: Texas -5000
- Moneyline Underdog: Illinois +1400
- Total: 133.5