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UConn wins Final Four matchup over Illinois
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The UConn Huskies men’s basketball team is returning to the national championship game for the third time in the last four years after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four.
Leading by as many as 14 points, the Huskies fended off a 10-0 late run from Illinois to keep their title hopes alive. Tarris Reed Jr. He finished the run with a layup in the paint, then the turnover resulted in a one-handed shot on Solo Ball.
UConn forward Jayden Ross celebrates his shot against Illinois during the first half of the NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four on April 4, 2026 in Indianapolis. (Abbie Parr/AP)
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