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Remembering the Miracle on Mannheim: Illinois’ historic 2005 comeback against Arizona

The stage, drama, emotions, and impact of Illinois' comeback against Arizona in 2005 will live on forever in program lore.

Dec 2, 2006; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Illinois Illini head coach Bruce Weber against the Arizona Wildcats at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-US Presswire Copyright Rick Scuteri | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

On March 26, 2005, the Illinois basketball team etched its name into NCAA tournament lore with a breathtaking 90-89 overtime victory over the Arizona Wildcats in the Elite Eight.

Played at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, the Illini, just 150 miles from the University of Illinois campus, came out victorious in what is known as one of the greatest comebacks in March Madness history.