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COL BKB: Illinois 66, Eastern Ky. 53

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Published: Dec. 16, 2012 at 9:54 PM

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Brandon Paul notched 17 points Sunday, pacing No. 10 Illinois to its 34th straight non-conference victory, 66-53 over Eastern Kentucky.

Tracy Abrams contributed 13 points for the undefeated Fighting Illini (12-0). Joseph Bertrand accounted for 11 points and seven boards as Coach John Groce tied Fletcher Lane (1907-08) for the best start to a season of any first-year Illinois coach.

Paul also grabbed nine rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky (9-1) was led by Corey Walden's 21 points.

Topics: Brandon Paul
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