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Mar. 21, 2005 - Perfect? Not quite, but the Illini have the grit, teamwork and poise to beat the Tar Heels in St. Louis on April 4.

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March 21, 2005 | Volume 102, Issue 12

Perfect? Not quite, but the Illini have the grit, teamwork and poise to beat the Tar Heels in St. Louis on April 4.

Photographer:

Ed Truscio/Photo Illustration

On the Cover:

March Madness, Basketball

Article Author:

Grant Wahl

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