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UConn and Illinois square off in the Final 4

By The Associated PressSky F1

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 are 19-4 against Big East opponents and 14-1 in non-conference play.

UConn averages 18. 4 assists per game to lead the Big East, paced by Silas Demary Jr. with 5.

9. The Fighting Illini are 16-6 against Big Ten teams. Illinois is second in the Big Ten scoring 83.