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UConn Defeats Illinois 71-62 to Reach National Title Game
Tarris Reed Jr. posted 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Braylon Mullins added 15 as UConn sealed its 19th straight NCAA Tournament win in later rounds.
- On Saturday in Indianapolis, the UConn Huskies defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 71-62 in the Final Four, advancing to the national championship game for the third time in four seasons.
- The Huskies built a 37-29 halftime lead leveraging strong interior play, with Tarris Reed Jr. and freshman Braylon Mullins combining for 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting.
- Fighting Illini freshman Keaton Wagler led all scorers with 20 points and eight rebounds, while Tomislav Ivicic added 16 points; Illinois won the rebounding battle 44-37 but could not overcome UConn's efficiency.
- Late in the second half, Illinois narrowed the deficit to four points, but Mullins hit a crucial three-pointer with 52 seconds remaining, and UConn sealed the win with late free throws.
- UConn will face the winner of the Arizona Wildcats and Michigan Wolverines on Monday as the Huskies chase their seventh national title, building on back-to-back championships in 2023 and 2024.
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Watauga Democrat
Connecticut to face Michigan for US collegiate basketball crown
The University of Connecticut, with another key three-pointer from Braylon Mullins, beat the University of Illinois 71-62 on Saturday to reach the final of the NCAA collegiate basketball tournament.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Clayton NewsUConn muscles through Illini, set for title shot at Final Four
INDIANAPOLIS -- UConn acted like the team that belonged and the Huskies are headed back to the national championship game after controlling Illinois start to finish in a 71-62 win Saturday at the Final Four.
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hot1009.comUConn Holds Off Illinois’ Comeback to Secure NCAA Title Game Spot
Source: Patrick Smith / Getty UConn Holds Off Illinois’ Comeback to Secure NCAA Title Game Spot UConn secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament title game after fending off Illinois’ late comeback in the Final Four, winning 71-62. The Huskies showcased their defensive prowess and balanced offense to overcome Illinois, whose efficient scoring was stifled throughout the game. Tarris Reed Jr. led UConn with a dominant performance, tallying 17 points an…
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