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Wagler Leads Illinois to Final Four After 21-Year Drought

Keaton Wagler's 25 points led Illinois to a 71-59 Elite Eight win over Iowa, securing the program's first Final Four appearance in 21 years. The Illini overcame a slow start with a dominant second-half performance.