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Illinois Advances to Final Four with 71-59 Win Over Iowa, Wagler Scores 25

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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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  1. Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Live Score and Stats - March 28, 2026 Gametracker  CBS Sports
  2. Keaton Wagler leads Illinois to first Final Four in 21 years  ESPN
  3. Final Four! Illini Beat Iowa 71-59 For a Trip to Indianapolis  University of Illinois Athletics
  4. Shop Illinois Final Four tickets, 2026 NCAA Final 4 tickets  USA Today
  5. Front porch of the Final Four: Chaos, comebacks and a Big Ten surge set the Elite Eight stage  NCAA.com

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