Illinois Fighting Illini vs UConn Huskies, NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Final Four
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
 ILL | 29 | 33 | 62 |
 CONN | 37 | 34 | 71 |
Who won: UConn 71-62
The UConn Huskies beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 71-62 in NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Final Four on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The UConn outscored the Illinois 37-29 in the 1st half. Tarris Reed Jr. led the UConn in points (17). Keaton Wagler led the Illinois in points (20).
Team stats
ILLCONN 19-56FG22-62
34Field Goal %35
6-263PT12-33
23Three Point %36
18-23FT15-17
78Free Throw %88
44Rebounds37
12Offensive Rebounds10
32Defensive Rebounds27
3Assists14
2Steals6
6Blocks1
8Turnovers4
0Team Turnovers0
8Total Turnovers4
0Technical Fouls0
0Total Technical Fouls0
0Flagrant Fouls0
4Points Off Turnovers8
0Fast Break Points5
22Points in Paint20
17Fouls21
1Largest Lead14
2Lead Changes2
8Percent Led88
