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Northwestern collapses in 70-64 exhibition loss to Illinois State

Chris Collins sat on Illinois State's bench for one half and Northwestern's for the other; Northwestern's next game is a home exhibition against Iowa State.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
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  1. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNorthwestern lost its exhibition to Illinois State, seventy to sixty-four, and Chris Collins sat on both benches.

  2. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIllinois State's for the first half, Northwestern's for the second.

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