Event Brief
Illinois defeats Iowa to reach Final Four
Filed: Mar 29, 2026 at 1:01 AM ET
Summary: Illinois advances to the Final Four after defeating Iowa in the Elite Eight, despite a buzzer malfunction delay.
WHO: Illinois Fighting Illini
WHAT: defeated Iowa in the Elite Eight
WHEN: Mar 28, 2026 at 10:01 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The game was played to determine who advances to the Final Four.
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