New Delhi, April 5 -- In a thrilling night of 2026 NCAA March Madness Final Four action at Lucas Oil Stadium, UConn survived a remarkable comeback from Illinois while Michigan delivered a dominant beatdown of Arizona. The Huskies and Wolverines now advance to Monday's national championship game, setting up a heavyweight clash between two of college basketball's most formidable programs. UConn stay alive in their bid for a historic third title in four years, while Michigan eye their first championship since 1989.

UConn built a comfortable 14-point lead in the second half, but Illinois refused to go away quietly, cutting into the deficit and keeping the game tense until the final minutes. With the Huskies leading by four, freshman guard Br...