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Illini win in Cancun, advance to title game vs. ISU

"We stopped off in Bloomington on the way," Illini guard Sam Maniscalco said. "We could have played them before we came down here."

The two teams shared the same charter flight. Now they play in the title game tonight (8:30, CBSSports Network)..

"It's kind of like going to a wedding, (sit behind the) bride or the groom," said Illinois State assistant coach Rob Judson, a former Illini player and assistant coach.

Supinie

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