Illinois Advances to Final Four with 71-59 Win Over Iowa, Wagler Scores 25
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Illinois defeated Iowa 71-59 in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight in Houston, powered by Keaton Wagler’s 25 points and a dominant frontcourt that outrebounded the Hawkeyes 38-21. Bennett Stirtz led Iowa with 24 points, but Illinois pulled away late and secured a Final Four berth, where they’ll face Duke or UConn in Indianapolis.
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