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March Madness moments: Illinois’ 15-point comeback vs. Arizona in 2005 Elite Eight

As March Madness is almost here, we take a trip down memory lane and look back at some of the best viral moments in NCAA tournament history. Here is The Champaign Room’s take on the Illini’s comeback win over Arizona in 2005:

Shoutout to the best Sports Illustrated cover of all time. That magazine stayed framed on my wall until I graduated high school and moved out.

March can mean only one thing — it’s time for Illinois fans’ favorite trip down memory lane. Seventeen years ago, Illini faithful (and 5-year-old me) were treated to the greatest comeback in NCAA Tournament history, cementing me and — I’m sure — countless others as an Illinois fan for life.