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Collins, Northwestern Win A Big One

Wildcats upset Illinois

By JD King
Fighting Illini guard Tracy Abrams (13) is defended by Northwestern Wildcats center Alex Olah (22) during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Northwestern Wildcats defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 49-43.
Fighting Illini guard Tracy Abrams (13) is defended by Northwestern Wildcats center Alex Olah (22) during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Northwestern Wildcats defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 49-43.
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When you are building a program, good news comes in small bits.

Unless you pull off a major upset, like Chris Collins and Northwestern did Sunday night, knocking off #23 Illinois, 49-43. It might not have been pretty to everyone, but we're pretty sure it was beautiful to the Wildcats.

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