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Illini and Spartan History


ILLINI HISTORY - Feb. 10, 2001: Illinois basketball handed Purdue its worst-ever defeat at Mackey Arena, 82-61. The Illini broke a nine-game losing streak to the Boilermakers as Cory Bradford hit a three-pointer in his 88th consecutive game.


SPARTAN HISTORY - Feb. 10, 1979: Michigan State basketball gets back in the Big Ten race with a 73-57 victory at Ohio State. Earvin "Magic" Johnson led the way with 26 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.


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