03/27/26 Hour 1: Illinois SMOTHERS Houston & moves on to the Elite 8; Kyle Tausk breaks down the win & previews Illini vs Hawkeyes; Jackson Roberts of SI & Baseball Now talks Cardinals Opening Day Win

Illinois dominated Houston Cougars with a smothering defensive performance, punching their ticket to the Elite 8. Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joined the show to break down the key moments from the win and look ahead to the Illini’s matchup with the Iowa Hawkeyes. He highlighted what Illinois needs to carry over to keep the run going. Later, Jackson Roberts of Sports Illustrated & Baseball Now joined the show to talk baseball and recap the St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day victory. The hour covered a big night for both Illinois basketball and Cardinals baseball. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.