https://writer-blog.org/2026/04/05/university-of-connecticut-71-illinois-illini-62-turn-out-the-lights-the-partys-over-was-a-catchphrase-by-dandy-don-meredith-and-now-the-illini-can-understand-this-statement-u-conn-bested-the-illin/patsscribeen2026-04-06T02:52:02+00:00University of Connecticut 71 Illinois Illini 62…Turn out the lights the party’s over was a catchphrase by Dandy Don Meredith and now the Illini can understand this statement.U Conn bested the Illini 71 to 62 on Saturday in the final four.Bill Murray was joyful for his son a asansistant coach for the Huskies triumphed against a hot shooting Illini team that cooled down at a unfortunate time.Tarris Reed Jr.scored 17 points to lead the Huskies.Tarris also led U Conn with 11 boards.Silas Demary Jr. led U Conn with 7 assists.Illinois was led in scoring by Keaton Wagler with 20 points.U Conn plays the Wolverines of Michigan in the NCAA title game on Monday night.