Video of Louisville vs Illinois - 2005 National Semi-Final
- Final Score: Louisville: 57, Illinois: 72
- NCAA Tournament Game: 2005 National Semi-Final
- Edward Jones Dome - St. Louis, Missouri
After beating Louisville 72-57, Illinois tied the NCAA single season record with 37 wins. Roger Powell Jr. and Luther Head scored 20 points apiece and led the Fighting Illini to the their best season in over a century. Illinois, the number one ranked team in the country since December, went on to face North Carolina in a close National Championship game.
NCAA Tournament Video Highlights
- Ellis Myles dodges the defender and slams it in. (Ellis Myles, Louisville)
- Roger Powell Jr. lofts a three point jumper over the defender. (Roger Powell Jr, Illinois)
- Roger Powell Jr. grabs the offensive rebound and slams it home for Two Points.
- Roger Powell Jr. grabs the offensive rebound and slams it home. (Roger Powell Jr., Illinois)
- Ellis Myles catches the lob pass and lays it in for two points. (Ellis Myles, Louisville)
- Luther Head drains a three point jumper with 2 sec. on shot clock. (Luther Head, Illinois)
- Ellis Myles steals the ball and takes it back for a layup. (Ellis Myles, Louisville)