Huskies top Illini in Final Four
The Illinois men's basketball team lost to Connecticut 71-62 in a national semifinal game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Keaton Wagler scored a game-high 20 points for the Illini, while Tarris Reed Jr. led the Huskies with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
The Illinois men's basketball team ended their season with a 71-62 loss to Connecticut. The Huskies won despite a second-half rally by the Illini. Keaton Wagler scored 20 points for Illinois, and Tarris Reed Jr. had 17 points and 11 rebounds for UConn. The Huskies made 15 of 17 free throws in the final 40 seconds to seal their victory. UConn will play in the national championship game on Monday night. The Illini finished their season with a 28-9 record.
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