UConn defeats Illinois 71-62 to reach national championship game
UConn beat Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four to advance to the national championship game. This marks the third time in four years that UConn has reached the championship game. Freshman Braylon Mullins made a crucial 3-pointer with 52 seconds left, while Tarris Reed Jr. contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds.
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3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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3 bias groups
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CNN
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Sparse coverage · 3 outlets
“UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed”
“UConn keeps proving it just knows how to win in big games. A shot at a third title in four years comes on Monday - CNN”
“UConn holds off furious Illinois rally to make March Madness championship game return”
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Illinois mounted a furious rally against UConn
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