Illinois Knocks Off Nebraska on Senior Day, 72-65

Men's Basketball March 2, 2013

Illinois Knocks Off Nebraska on Senior Day, 72-65

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March 2, 2013

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois used double-figure scoring from five players to hold off stubborn Nebraska Saturday, 72-65.

The Huskers led 57-55 with just over 6 minutes to play. But the Illini (21-9, 8-8 Big Ten) went on a 7-0 run started by a 3-pointer from D.J. Richardson to go up 62-57. They never trailed again.

Tracy Abrams led Illinois with 16 points. Brandon Paul had 14 and Richardson, Myke Henry and Nnanna Egwu also scored in double figures.

Nebraska (13-16, 4-12) was led by 23 points from Ray Gallegos and 20 by Dylan Talley.

The win helps build Illinois' NCAA tournament case with two regular-seasons games left. The Illini play at Iowa Tuesday and at No. 16 Ohio State March 10.

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Players Mentioned

#1 D.J. Richardson: G; 6' 3"; Senior

#3 Brandon Paul: G; 6' 4"; Senior

#13 Tracy Abrams: G; 6' 1"; Sophomore

#20 Myke Henry: G/F; 6' 6"; Sophomore

#32 Nnanna Egwu: F/C; 6' 11"; Sophomore

#1 D.J. Richardson: G; 6' 3"; Junior

#3 Brandon Paul: G; 6' 4"; Junior

#13 Tracy Abrams: G; 6' 1"; Freshman

#20 Myke Henry: G/F; 6' 6"; Freshman

#32 Nnanna Egwu: F/C; 6' 11"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#1 D.J. Richardson
: 6' 3"; Senior
: G

#3 Brandon Paul
: 6' 4"; Senior
: G

#13 Tracy Abrams
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: G

#20 Myke Henry
: 6' 6"; Sophomore
: G/F

#32 Nnanna Egwu
: 6' 11"; Sophomore
: F/C

#1 D.J. Richardson
: 6' 3"; Junior
: G

#3 Brandon Paul
: 6' 4"; Junior
: G

#13 Tracy Abrams
: 6' 1"; Freshman
: G

#20 Myke Henry
: 6' 6"; Freshman
: G/F

#32 Nnanna Egwu
: 6' 11"; Freshman
: F/C