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Illinois Beats Iowa to Reach Final Four

Published March 29, 2026 · Updated March 29, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Iowa in the Elite Eight to secure a spot in the Final Four for the first time since 2005, marking a historic milestone for coach Brad Underwood.

Illinois dominated the second half Saturday to defeat Iowa in the Elite Eight, securing a spot in the Final Four for the first time since 2005. Head coach Brad Underwood expressed deep fulfillment, noting his lifelong dream of coaching at the university.

Underwood highlighted the team's physicality and the performance of freshman Keaton Wagler, crediting their resilience for overcoming Iowa's early blistering offense. The Illini now await their opponent in the Final Four.

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