US EditionWagler, Illinois Primed for Final Four Clash with Tested UConn Defense
UConn and Illinois meet again after the Huskies won the first matchup 74-61, with both teams entering at least 28 wins.
- On Saturday, the Illinois Fighting Illini face the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, a rematch of their Elite Eight meeting two years ago.
- Since their November meeting, which UConn won 74-61, Illinois has shifted its offensive approach while the Huskies have managed roster injuries throughout the season.
- Improving from a high ankle sprain, UConn head coach Dan Hurley said Silas Demery has "a chance to play at like 90, 90%" for the matchup.
- The winner advances to the national championship game on Monday; while the Fighting Illini are favored by 1.5 points, multiple experts project the Huskies will prevail.
- Illinois averages 10.7 made 3-pointers per game, 4.8 more than the Huskies allow, creating a key statistical advantage for the Fighting Illini's offense.
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The Lawton Constitution
Yakima Herald-RepublicUConn and Illinois square off in the Final 4
The No. 7 UConn Huskies and No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini square off in the NCAA Tournament Final Four. The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. UConn is 19-4 against the Big East, and Illinois is 16-6…
Idaho Press
Illinois throws out book on previous matchups with UConn and tries to flip the script in Final Four
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Illinois coach Brad Underwood doesn't need any reminders about what happened the last two times his team faced UConn.
UConn and Illinois meet in the Final 4 - The Morning Sun
Illinois Fighting Illini (28-8, 16-6 Big Ten) vs. UConn Huskies (33-5, 19-4 Big East) Indianapolis; Saturday, 6:09 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -1.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 7 UConn and No. 13 Illinois play in the NCAA Tournament Final Four. The Huskies' record in Big East play is 19-4, and their record is 14-1 in non-conference games. UConn scores 77.1 points and has outscored opponents by 11.9 points per game. …
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