Illinois Advances to First Final Four Since 2005, Stuns Iowa
Illinois pulls away from Iowa late to reach first Final Four since 2005, end Hawkeyes' NCAA tournament run
Yahoo Sports2026.03.29Updated 7d ago
Iowa's dream run through the NCAA tournament has come to an end.
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Illinois secured a dramatic late-game victory over Iowa to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2005, ending the Hawkeyes' impressive tournament run. The Illini pulled away in the closing minutes with crucial defensive stops and clutch scoring. Iowa's Cinderella story concludes after an unexpectedly deep NCAA tournament push.
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