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Banners honoring Ralph Jones and Doug Mills were unveiled before the NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Meyers Leonard (12) and Northwestern Dave Sobolewski (3) fight for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Brandon Paul (3) gets fouled by Northwestern Reggie Hearn (11) during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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pregame stretching before the NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Mike Thomas gives a plaque to Molly Mills, daughter of Doug Mills, at the unveiling before the NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Orange Crush during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Northwestern Reggie Hearn (11) gets inside Illinois' Meyers Leonard (12) during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Tracy Abrams (13) pressures Northwestern Dave Sobolewski (3) during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois defensive lineman Whitney Mercilus (85) gets honored during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Brandon Paul (3) shoots as Northwestern John Shurna (24) defends during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Northwestern Alex Marcotullio (4) andIllinois' Brandon Paul (3) during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Meyers Leonard (12) during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Mike Capocci DAve Sobolewski (3) fouls Illinois' Meyers Leonard (12) during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Tracy Abrams (13) passes off as Northwestern DAve Sobolewski (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Meyers Leonard (12) shoots as Northwestern John Shurna (24) defends during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Meyers Leonard (12) shoos as Northwestern John Shurna (24) defends during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' head coach Bruce Weber during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' head coach Bruce Weber during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' head coach Bruce Weber during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Meyers Leonard (12) battles under the boards during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Joseph Bertrand (2) during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Joseph Bertrand (2) as Northwestern Dave Sobolewski (3) defends during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Tracy Abrams (13) looks to get around Northwestern Davide Curletti (30) during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012. Northwestern Alex Marcotullio (4)

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Illinois' Meyers Leonard (12) during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' head coach Bruce Weber during a timeout during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' head coach Bruce Weber during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Meyers Leonard (12) winces as he comes downcourt during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Tracy Abrams (13) doesn't get past Northwestern DAve Sobolewski (3) and Northwestern Drew Crawford (1) during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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With two and a half to go Illinois' head coach Bruce Weber sends the team back in during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Meyers Leonard (12) screens Illinois' D.J. Richardson (1) as Northwestern Drew Crawford (1) tries to get through during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Illinois' Joseph Bertrand (2) shoots over Northwestern Davide Curletti (30) during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Bench watches the game get away during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.

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Banners for coaches Ralph Jones and Doug Mills were raised before the Northwestern-Illinois NCAA college basketball game on Sunday Feb. 13, 2012, in Champaign, IL.

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Michael Hogan and Christopher Kennedy watch during the second half of an NCAA college men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL. Sunday, February 5, 2012.