Photos: Arizona vs. Providence in 1997 NCAA Tournament, Elite Eight
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.
Rick Wiley
Photo editor
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