Illinois, UConn set for Elite Eight clash after Sweet 16 blowout wins ...Middle East

Illinois’ offense carried it through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Illini’s defense helped put them one victory away from the Final Four. Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005, beating Iowa State 72-69 in an East Region semifinal on Thursday night. Shannon had 20 points in the first half for the third-seeded Illini (29-8), who never trailed. He also had a steal and breakaway dunk in the closing seconds and later hit two free throws to help Illinois finally put away the second-seeded Cyclones (29-8).

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