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CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Brandon Paul netted 14 points and D.J. Richardson added 11 Tuesday, helping 10th-ranked Illinois shake off Norfolk State 64-54.
Paul also grabbed eight rebounds and Tracy Abrams added nine points for the Illini (11-0), who remained undefeated after pulling away down the stretch with a 10-3 run.
Illinois managed to shoot just 35 percent from the field, but dominated the glass with 15 offensive rebounds to provide the difference.
Norfolk State (6-6) was led by Rashid Gaston with 12 points and seven boards.
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