Summary
A technical issue caused a delay in the Elite Eight basketball game between Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini. A malfunctioning horn blared for several minutes due to the scoreboard control system freezing. Despite the disruption, the game continued, and Illinois won, advancing to the Final Four.
Key Facts
- The game was part of the Elite Eight in the NCAA basketball tournament.
- A horn malfunctioned, causing a continuous noise for about seven minutes.
- The problem occurred when the scoreboard control system froze.
- The NCAA stated the delay lasted around 11 minutes in total.
- Building staff had to shut down the main videoboard to stop the horn.
- Teams used the delay to warm up on the court.
- Illinois won the game 71-59 and secured a spot in the Final Four.
- Keaton Wagler scored 25 points for Illinois, and Andrej Stojakovic added 17 points.
