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Brandon Paul lights out in 85-74 victory over Gonzaga

Illinois made a first impression in Hawaii. The Illini traveled west again, this time to Washington, in hopes of making a lasting impression.

With an 85-74 victory against previously unbeaten No. 10 Gonzaga in the first true road test of the season, the No. 13 Illini legitimized themselves in the eyes of critics and to themselves.

"I'm obviously ecstatic we won," guard Brandon Paul said. "A lot of people doubted us."

Shannon Ryan

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