UConn continues Final Four dominance, advances to NCAA Tournament title game with victory vs. Illinois
UConn defeated Illinois 71-62 in the NCAA Tournament semifinals, advancing to the national championship game. The Huskies withstood a late rally from the Illini to secure their spot in the title game.
UConn is heading back to the national championship game after beating Illinois 71-62. The Huskies opened up a 57-43 lead midway through the second half and withstood a late rally from the Illini. UConn wing Braylon Mullins scored 15 points, including a key 3-pointer with 52 seconds left. Illinois struggled from 3-point range and in half-court sets, scoring no fastbreak points and committing a season-low three assists. The Huskies will play for their third national title in four seasons on Monday night.
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