Photos: Arizona vs. Providence in 1997 NCAA Tournament, Elite Eight
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Rick Wiley
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It took overtime for the Arizona Wildcats to take down the Providence Friars in the 1997 NCAA basketball Tournament Elite Eight game. Final score: 96-92 OT.
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Arizona's Donnell Harris tries to block Austin Croshere of Providence during the 1997 NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, AL.
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Michael Dickerson of Arizona pulls up for a jumper against Providence in the 1997 NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, AL.
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Arizona head coach Lute Olson yells instructions to the team as guard Jason Terry waits to enter play during a 1997 NCAA Tournament game against Providence in Birmingham, AL.
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Arizona guard Miles Simon shoots a short jumper with his left hand over Ndongo N'Diaye of Providence late in the game.
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Bennett Davison of Arizona pulls down an offensive rebound against Ruben Garces of Providence during the 1997 NCAA Tournament game in Birmingham, AL.
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Jason Terry drives to the basket against #24 Ruben Garces and #32 Derrick Brown of Providence.
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Miles Simon of Arizona shoots over #12 God Shammgod of Providence during the 1997 NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, AL
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Arizona's Jason Terry hangs from the rim while Miles Simon accepts congratulations from teammates after the Arizona Wildcats beat Providence in overtime 96-92.
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Jason Terry, hanging from the rim, and A.J. Bramlett are overcome with joy after the team's win over Providence.
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Miles Simon has a big hug for Arizona coach Lute Olson after Arizona defeated Providence in the 1997 NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, AL.
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Young fans high-five departing University of Arizona players after they defeated Providence in the 1997 NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, AL.
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