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UConn Wins Final Four; Chainsmokers Concert Sparks Mixed Reactions

4/5/2026

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No. 2 UConn Huskies defeated No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini in Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.
After the game, The Chainsmokers performed a new single "Echo" and hits "Don't Let Me Down" and "Closer."
Some stadium fans enjoyed the concert, and home viewers expressed confusion and disappointment.
ESPN's Scott Van Pelt and Barstool's Dave Portnoy criticized the concert, with Portnoy saying it felt like "somebody lost a bet."

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No. 2 UConn Huskies defeated No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini in Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.
After the game, The Chainsmokers performed a new single "Echo" and hits "Don't Let Me Down" and "Closer."
Some stadium fans enjoyed the concert, and home viewers expressed confusion and disappointment.
ESPN's Scott Van Pelt and Barstool's Dave Portnoy criticized the concert, with Portnoy saying it felt like "somebody lost a bet."