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A malfunctioning buzzer couldn't stop Illinois from celebrating their first Final Four berth in 21 years. After a bizarre 10-minute delay, the Fighting Illini defeated Iowa 71-59 to dance their way to Indianapolis.
Keaton Wagler scored 25 points to lead Illinois past Iowa 71-59, sending the Fighting Illini to the Final Four for the first time since 2005. The victory marks a breakthrough moment for a program that's been building toward this exact success.