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It was anything but pretty. Illinois led just 59-57 in the waning moments as Penn State’s outside attack kept the tournament’s lowest seed in the game and Illini fans’ hearts in their throats. A loss to the Nittany Lions wouldn’t be the kind of statement Illinois would want to make to the selection committee. But Warren Carter (above) and the Illini held on–and get Indiana on Friday for their efforts. STORY, PAGE 6