Illinois Avoid Upset Vs Iowa, Move On To Final Four

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Illinois Avoid Upset Vs Iowa, Move On To Final Four

Iowa led with 7:27 left in the second half after Bennett Stirtz hit two FTs. Illinois, however, regained the lead and never relinquished it, avoiding an upset against 9-seeded Iowa. Keaton Wagler led the way with 25 points in the 71-59 win as Illinois entered the Final Four, where they will face the winner of Duke vs. UConn.

By Samir Mehdi

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