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EVANSTON, Ill. — Nick Martinelli scored 27 points, including seven in overtime, and Northwestern beat No. 19 Illinois 70-66. Brooks Barnhizer added 17 points and Jalen Leach had 16 as the Wildcats overcame a 10-point deficit. Barnhizer's free throw with 8 seconds left in OT helped Northwestern seal the win. Kasparas Jakucionis led Illinois with 20 points and 10 rebounds and Tomislav Ivisic had 15 points and 12 rebounds. Northwestern beat a ranked team in its conference home opener for the second straight season after stunning Zach Edey and Purdue last year.
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