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COL BKB: Illinois 72, Western Carolina 64

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Published: Dec. 4, 2012 at 10:28 PM

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Dec. 4 (UPI) -- D.J. Richardson scored 13 points and ignited a late-game run Tuesday that carried No. 14 Illinois over Western Carolina 72-64.

The Illini (9-0) couldn't shake the pesky Catamounts until late in the game when Richardson canned two 3-pointers to spark a decisive 12-2 run.

Brandon Paul put in 14 points and Tracy Abrams added 10 as Illinois avoided a potential major upset.

Preston Ross and Brandon Boggs combined for 33 points for Western Carolina (3-6), which was seeking its first-ever win over a nationally ranked opponent.

Topics: D.J. Richardson, Brandon Paul, Brandon Boggs
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