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Illini consistency startling

Illinois held Gonzaga without a basket the final 7:40 of the half and by the break the score was 41-41.

"The thing they showed me tonight is that in the beginning of the game when we got stung, they didn't flinch," Groce said. "They kind of just kept playing and I think that's a good sign of good things going forward."

Paul, whose consistency has been a breakthrough development this season, was unguardable. And he triggered the defensive surge that his teammates latched onto.

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