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Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four
Read full article: Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final FourBig men and bigger lineups have been standout factors for the teams that have reached the Final Four.
Houston’s season ends in tears after 65-55 loss to Illinois in NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Houston’s season ends in tears after 65-55 loss to Illinois in NCAA TournamentPlaying in the NCAA Tournament just two miles from campus, the stage was set for the Houston Cougars to have an advantage over Illinois.
Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite Eight
Read full article: Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite EightDavid Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year’s national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals.
Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players
Read full article: Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple playersIllinois wasn’t showing any hard feelings toward its opponent when it declined to participate in a postgame handshake.