NCAA Tournament Big Ten report—Illinois punches ticket to Final Four
The Illinois Fighting Illini have advanced to the Final Four after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 71-59 in the NCAA Tournament. The Purdue Boilermakers' season came to an end with a 79-64 loss to the Arizona Wildcats.
The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 71-59 to advance to the Final Four. Illinois outscored Iowa 43-27 in the second half. The team's size was a key factor, winning the rebounding battle 32-18. Meanwhile, the Purdue Boilermakers lost 79-64 to the Arizona Wildcats. Arizona's guards led a second-half comeback. Illinois will move on to the Final Four, while Purdue's season has ended.
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