Video of Arizona vs Illinois - 2001 Regional Finals

• Final Score: Arizona: 87, Illinois: 81
• NCAA Tournament Game: 2001 Regional Finals
• Alamodome - San Antonio, Texas

Playing as the No. 1 team in the nation, Arizona beat Illinois in a 87-81 battle that advanced the Wildcats to their first Final Four appearance since winning the National Championship in 1997. The Fighting Illini were able close the gap to within three points with less than 2 minutes left in the game, however, the Wildcats held on and extended their winning streak to ten.

NCAA Tournament Video Highlights

• A pretty drive by Gilbert Arenas as he contributes 7 of the Wildcats first 9 points. (Gibert Arenas, Arizona)
• Gilbert Arenas drains a three to score his fifteenth point out of Arizona’s 21. (Gilbert Arenas, Arizona)
• Damir Kurpalija blocks a shot then drains a three on the other end. (Damir Krupalija, Illinois)
• Richard Jefferson swats Damir Krupalija’s shot. (Richard Jefferson, Arizona)
• Cory Bradford nails a three point jumper to bring the Illini within 5 points. (Cory Bradford, Illinois)
• The Illini grab the lead for the first time on a three from Lucas Johnson. (Lucas Johnson, Illinois)
• Robert Archibald continues his great game and gives the Illini their final lead with a layup. (Robert Archibald, Illinois)
• Loren Woods sinks a tough layup to give Arizona the lead for good. (Loren Woods, Arizona)
• Jason Gardner drains a long three point jumper to put Arizona up by 6 points. (Jason Gardener, Arizona)
• Illinois steals the inbound pass and Lucas Johnson nails a three to close the gap to five points.(Lucas Johnson, Illinois)
• After a Luke Walton missed free throw, Cory Bradford sinks a three to bring the Illini back to 7471. (Cory Bradford, Illinois)
• Jason Gardner breaks the press and Loren Woods dunks to give Arizona some breathing room. (Loren Woods, Arizona)
• Loren Woods records his sixth block to ice the game for the Wildcats. (Loren Woods, Arizona)