Terrence Shannon Jr., Illinois outlast Iowa St., reach Elite Eight

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BOSTON -- Terrence Shannon Jr. poured in 29 points and third-seeded Illinois held off a second-half rally to earn a 72-69 victory over second-seeded Iowa State on Thursday night in a battle of East Region teams in the Sweet 16.

The Fighting Illini will face top-seeded UConn in the Elite Eight on Saturday. The Huskies beat San Diego State earlier Thursday.

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