Final Four! (03/29/26)

For the first time in 21 years, Illinois basketball is heading to the Final Four! Brad Underwood's Illini punched their ticket with a 71-59 win over Iowa, spurred on by a stellar defensive effort and dominance on the boards. Keaton Wagler scored a game-high 25 points, outdueling the Hawkeyes' Bennett Stirtz. Andrej Stojakovic continued his red-hot tourney with 17, while Tomislav Ivisic added 13. Next up: FINAL FOUR IN INDY!