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Illini spin heads at Gonzaga

Groce was clearly proud of his team's effort in a tough environment.

"One of the things we talk about is that when you are on the road -- and you're talking about a top 10 team in their building -- is that big-time players make big-time plays on the road. And Brandon made them."

Paul scored 35 points including a 3-pointer and a driving basket on back-to-back plays after Gonzaga had closed Illinois' lead to 68-64 with 7:22 to go.

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