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Only miracle run can salvage Illini season

The Illini reached the title game as the No. 10 seed in 2008, losing to No. 1 Wisconsin 61-48.

"The last game (in 2008) really took a toll on us," Weber said. "We started out OK and kind of hit a wall. I've talked to the kids about a fresh start. You hope you get some breaks.

"You saw UConn do it last year. You hope some kids rise up and play special for the weekend. That's a great part of the Big Ten tournament and March Madness. Anything can happen."

Supinie

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