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Illinois' guard Brandon Paul (3) passes as Purdue Boilermakers forward Jacob Lawson (34) pursues him during the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' guard Brandon Paul (3) moves past Purdue Boilermakers guard Terone Johnson (0) during the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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Illinois' forward Tyler Griffey (42) dunks during the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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Illinois' guard Joseph Bertrand (2) puts up a shot as Purdue Boilermakers forward Jacob Lawson (34) defends during the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' guard Tracy Abrams (13) tries to move past Purdue Boilermakers center A.J. Hammons (20) during the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter yells to his team during the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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Illinois' guard Brandon Paul (3) puts up a three point shot late in the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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Illinois' forward Tyler Griffey (42) on the bench with coaches late in the game the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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Illinois' guard Tracy Abrams (13) puts up a host in the second half of the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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Purdue Boilermakers center A.J. Hammons (20) blocks Illinois' forward Sam McLaurin (0) late in the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' guard Brandon Paul (3) puts up a three point shot late the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' forward Sam McLaurin (0) tries to get past Purdue Boilermakers center A.J. Hammons (20) and Purdue Boilermakers forward Jay Simpson (23) late in the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' head coach John Groce greets the team when a timeout begins during the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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The Illinois bench looks serious after the lead change late in the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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Illinois' guard Brandon Paul (3) tries to drive for the basket in the second half of the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' guard Brandon Paul (3) gets tied between Purdue Boilermakers forward Donnie Hale (15) and Purdue Boilermakers guard Rapheal Davis (35) during the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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Illinois' head coach John Groce talks with Illinois' guard Tracy Abrams (13) during the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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Illinois' guard Joseph Bertrand (2) puts up a shot over Purdue Boilermakers guard Anthony Johnson (1) during the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' guard Joseph Bertrand (2) goes for a loose ball battling Purdue Boilermakers guard/forward D.J. Byrd (21) during the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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Illinois' guard D.J. Richardson (1) puts up a shot during the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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The Purdue team greets fans after the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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Illinois' guard D.J. Richardson (1) battles Purdue Boilermakers forward Jacob Lawson (34) and Purdue Boilermakers forward Travis Carroll (50) for a rebound in the second half the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois fans sit behind the Purdue band during the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

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Illinois' guard Tracy Abrams (13) tries to move past Purdue Boilermakers forward Donnie Hale (15) in the second half of the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' forward Tyler Griffey (42) looks to shoot around Purdue Boilermakers guard Terone Johnson (0) late in the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' guard Brandon Paul (3) pauses after a charging foul called on him after two three point shots late in the Purdue Illinois men's basketball game in Mackey Arena at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 .