Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59

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Staff Writer · The Washington Post

Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59

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HOUSTON — Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 25 points and Illinois ended Iowa’s underdog March Madness run by dominating in the frontcourt, beating the Hawkeyes 71-59 on Saturday to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2005.

Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59

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Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59

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