UC Irvine Falls at No. 13 Illinois, 79-65 in Season Opener

11/8/2010 12:00:00 AM

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Illinois built a 42-18 halftime lead and went on to defeat UC Irvine, 79-65, in a regional matchup of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer before 15,287 at Assembly Hall in Champaign Monday night.