In other action, USF was no match for Louisville in their Big East opener, while Notre Dame handled Providence.
Illinois 89, No. 25 Northwestern 83 (OT): Illini Snaps Wildcats’ Nine-Game Win Streak
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December 30, 2009 - Champaign, IL (Sports Network) - Mike Tisdale scored a career-high 31 points on 11-of-14 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds before fouling out in overtime, as Illinois edged 25th-ranked Northwestern, 89-83, in the Big Ten opener for both clubs at Assembly Hall.
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