March Madness: Illini Advance To 1st Final Four Since 2005
By Eric Degrechie
Published on March 29, 2026.
The Illinois men's basketball team advanced to the Final Four following a 71-59 victory over Iowa. The team will face the winner of the upcoming game, which will be played between the two teams. This is the program's sixth consecutive Final Four appearance. The victory was achieved through Keaton Wagler's 25-point performance.
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