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The second Elite Eight matchup of the 2024 NCAA Men’s Tournament is set.
After an evening full of upsets, the East Regional Final boasts the only chalk remaining on its half of the bracket.
No. 1 UConn will take on No. 3 Illinois on Saturday, March 30, with a trip to the Final Four on the line.
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UConn pulled away from San Diego State in the first half and never looked back, eventually defeating the Aztecs 82-52.
Illinois led Iowa State for almost the entire game, and held off a late Cyclones comeback, advancing by a score of 72-69.
The Huskies have looked dominant during their NCAA Tournament run, but they have not played an offense nearly as talented as the Illini.
Elite Eight tickets for the Boston Regional remain, and at the time of publication were available for as little as $207.
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