"If Illinois can continue its recent defensive form, it should beat Iowa and have a real chance at winning a national championship. The Illini held VCU and Houston to 55 points apiece in their past two games, and have now held five of their past 10 opponents to fewer than one point per possession."
"Iowa's biggest strength in the NCAA tournament has been its ability to control the tempo. The Hawkeyes' first-round game against Clemson featured 54 possessions -- the slowest game either team played all season."
Illinois and Iowa are set to face off in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. Predictions favor Illinois, with scores projected at 72-66 and 77-70. Illinois' recent defensive performance has been strong, holding opponents to low scoring. Their size and physicality may disrupt Iowa's key player, Bennett Stirtz. Offensively, Illinois excels in second-chance points. Iowa's strength lies in controlling game tempo, having played the slowest games of the season in previous rounds. The matchup will test both teams' strengths and strategies.
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