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VIDEO: Illinois head coach John Groce, players discuss win over No. 1 Indiana

Indiana v Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 7: Tyler Griffey #42 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is lifted up by teammates after scoring the game-winning basket against the Indiana Hoosiers during the game at Assembly Hall on February 7, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated No. 1 ranked Indiana 74-72. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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There’s no overstating the importance of Illinois’ 74-72 win over No. 1 Indiana on Thursday night, as a team that entered the game having lost eight of its last 11 was on the ropes in regards to getting to the NCAA tournament.

But while the win over the Hoosiers, clinched by a Tyler Griffey layup as time expired, certainly helps head coach John Groce and his players understand that there’s still plenty of work to be done.

In the video below, Groce and seniors Griffey and Brandon Paul addressed the media following Thursday’s game.

Raphielle also writes for the NBE Basketball Report and can be followed on Twitter at @raphiellej.