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Illinois' Tyler Griffey (42) celebrates his moment with fans as the oversized mug of Illinois great, Dee Brown, faces him after the Illini defeated Indiana 74-72 at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois' Tracy Abrams (13) and teammate Sam McLaurin (0) react to an official's call late in the first half against Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois teammates Brandon Paul (3) and D.J. Richardson (1) share an emotional embrace as they join teammates and fans in celebrating their 74-72 win over Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois' Sam McLaurin (0) and D.J. Richardson (1) acknowledge fans after the team's 74-72 win over Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Former Illini Lucas Johnson joins in the celebration at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois' Nnanna Egwu, center, watches the final minutes with anticipation with teammates on the sidelines before the Illini defeat Indiana 74-72 at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois' Tyler Griffey (42) tries to keep teammate Brandon Paul (3) in the game in the final minutes against Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois' Brandon Paul (3) celebrates a basket during a timeout late in the second half against Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois teammates keep the bench jumping in the final minutes against Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois' Brandon Paul (3) gets knocked down by Indiana's Cody Zeller (40) in the second half at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois' D.J. Richardson (1) goes up for a basket against Indiana's Kevin (Yogi) Ferrell (11) in the second half at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Indiana's Kevin (Yogi) Ferrell (11) tries to drive the ball past Illinois' Nnanna Egwu (32) in the second half at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois' D.J. Richardson (1) tries to drive the ball past Indiana's Jordan Hulls (1) in the first half at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois' Tracy Abrams (13) tries to shoot over Indiana's Kevin (Yogi) Ferrell (11) and Hanner Mosquera-Perea (12) in the second half at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois' Dam McLaurin (0) shoots over Indiana's Hanner Mosquera-Perea (12) in the second half at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Illinois won 74-72.

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Illinois' D.J. Richardson (1) tries to fend of Indiana's Kevin (Yogi) Ferrell (11) and Cody Zeller (40) in the second half at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Orange Krush and fans go wild after D.J. Richardson (1) ties the game against Indiana in the second half at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Indiana's Christian Watford (2) loses control of the ball as Illinois' Joseph Bertrand (2) pressures from behind in the second half at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois coach John Groce reacts to an official's call in the second half against Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois coach John Groce is all smiles during the press conference following the Illini's 74-72 win over Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Indiana coach Tom Crean reflects on his team's 74-72 loss to Illinois in a press conference following the game at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Illinois won 74-72.

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Former Illini Robert Archibald prepares to enjoy watching the game against Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Former Illini Lucas Johnson , right, and Robert Archibald, left, catch up before the game against Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois' Joseph Bertrand (2) and Indiana's Will Sheehey (0) lose control of the ball in the first half at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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ESPN analyst Sean Farnham, meets with officials before the game against Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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McKennon Biers, Orange Krush Foundation president, prepares to enjoy the game against Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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An Indiana fan tries to ignore the Orange Krush before the start of the game at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Orange Krush show they're ready for the game against Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Daniel Borup, of Champaign, sings the National Anthem before the Illinois/ Indiana game at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois' Joseph Bertrand (2) tries to pull down a rebound against Indiana's Remy Abell (23) and Cody Zeller (40) as Illinois' Sam McLaurin (0) assists in the first half at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Indiana's Christian Watford (2) looks for an opening as Illinois' Tyler Griffey (42) pressures in the first half at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois' Tyler Griffey (42) sinks the winning basket against Indiana as the Illini prepare to celebrate the team's 74-72 win over Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

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Illinois' Tyler Griffey (42) takes in his winning shot against Indiana as Orange Krush and other Illini fans prepare to rush the floor to celebrate the team's 74-72 win over Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.