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Arizona will be going back to the Final Four for the first time since winning it all in 1997. AP

Just rewards

Arizona's emotional season will end in Final Four

Nothing could ever erase the pain of losing his wife of 47 years to cancer. But Lute Olson can smile knowing how proud Bobbi would be of her Wildcats' latest accomplishment. With an 87-81 win over Illinois in the Midwest Regional final Sunday, Arizona capped an emotional season by earning its coach his fifth trip to the Final Four.

• Closer Look: Arizona's Edge

	Lower-ranked Arizona not typical underdog The Wildcats struggled at times but are the same team that garnered a preseason No. 1 ranking. FULL STORY
	Williams' return keys Illini's optimism for next year The Big Ten Player of the Year said after Sunday's loss he was "definitely" coming back. FULL STORY
	Illinois doesn't make shots, runs out of bodies The Illini were whistled for 36 fouls and had six players disqualified in their loss to Arizona. FULL STORY

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