UConn's Final Four triumph vs. Illinois was a repeat special of past head-to-head history
UConn beat Illinois 71–62 in a physical Final Four battle, hitting 12 threes and committing just four turnovers to advance to Monday’s title game vs. Michigan.
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The UConn Huskies no longer overwhelm you with a single blow. They keep coming at you until you give in. On Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.
, Illinois (28-9) fought hard, but the Huskies (34-5) kept scoring. In a national semifinal filled with missed layups and tough threes, every possession felt like a struggle. UConn's championship spirit led them to a 71–62 victory.
This game was different from the blowout UConn delivered to Illinois in the 2024 Elite Eight. This was a tough, possession-by-possession battle. Huskies coach Dan Hurley enjoyed every moment of it.