Three Keys And A Pick: 9-Seed Iowa vs. 3-Seed Illinois in Elite Eight
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Key Points:
- Iowa (9-seed) and Illinois (3-seed) will face off in the Elite Eight for a trip to the Final Four after both winning their Sweet 16 games in Houston.
- Iowa defeated 4-seed Nebraska 77-71, while Illinois held off 2-seed Houston with a 65-55 defensive effort.
- The two Big Ten teams previously met once this season, with Illinois winning 75-69 in Iowa City on January 11.
- Iowa has upset higher-seeded teams including No. 8 Clemson, No. 1 Florida, and No. 4 Nebraska to reach the Regional Final, becoming the lowest seed from the Big Ten to reach the Elite Eight.
- The Elite Eight game will be broadcast on TBS with tip-off scheduled for 5:09 PM CT.
