Illinois Fighting Illini secured a spot in the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005 after defeating Iowa State 72-69 in a thrilling game. Terrence Shannon Jr. was instrumental with 29 points, leading Illinois to victory against the Cyclones. This marks a significant milestone for Illinois basketball, with their last Elite Eight appearance dating back to 2005.
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Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005, beating Iowa State 72-69. https://t.co/xHNxgvdUi8
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Illinois is heading back to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005 after outlasting No. 2 Iowa State in a slugfest with a 72-69 win. @IlliniMBB https://t.co/UJB7KesD2L
Final: Illinois 72, Iowa State 69 Terrence Shannon Jr. with 29 for the Illini. Curtis Jones 26 for the Cyclones. No. 3 Illinois wins an entertaining battle to advance to the Elite Eight and earn a crack at No. 1 UConn.
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Terrence Shannon Jr. lifts Illinois to the Elite Eight on the 3-vs-2 upset💪 29 points 5 rebounds 3 steals 10-of-19 FG 4-of-10 3PT https://t.co/QBxLh54x3Q
Terrance Shannon Jr. makes a three for Illinois. They called a foul while the ball was in the air on Illinois. 14-6 Illini