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Illinois cruises past Butler for Maul Invitational championship

Updated: November 22, 2012, 2:58 AM ET
Associated Press

LAHAINA, Hawaii -- Brandon Paul scored 20 points to lead Illinois to the Maui Invitational title on Wednesday night, beating Butler in a 78-61 blowout that marked its third straight double-digit win.

The Illini (6-0) held off several attempts by Butler to string points together in the second half. Paul was one of four players in double figures, along with Tracy Abrams with 17 points and Tyler Griffey and D.J. Richardson with 14 each.

Illinois shot 48 percent as Butler relied almost ...

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