Frazier's guts inspire Illini

With the score tied 62-62, Frazier, playing with a deep thigh bruise, launched himself over the Illinois bench to keep the ball in bounds and keep an overtime possession alive.

"That was the play of the game," Tisdale said.

The Illini didn't score on the possession, but the emotional lift was palpable.

"Somebody had to pick it up, Chester started doing it, and it was contagious," said Tisdale, who had seven rebounds and three blocked shots.

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