8legs: Illinois vs. northwestern basketball game

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Did Chris Collins Just Unlock Jayden Reid in New Role for Northwestern?

Reid scores 28 points, including 20 in the second half, to spark Northwestern’s effort against Illinois.
Northwestern coach Chris Collins moved Reid to the bench to counter Illinois’ size, starting freshman Jake West instead.
Northwestern remains winless in the Big Ten at 0-6, despite Reid’s late-game surge.
Reid is Northwestern’s third-leading scorer this season behind Nick Martinelli and Arrinten Page.
The next game pits Northwestern against the undefeated Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Reid has started all 17 of Northwestern’s games this season, averaging 11.9 points per game.
Collins praised Reid’s potential, saying there is belief in what he can do.
The game showed a close second half before Illinois pulled away in the final minutes.
Reid’s second-half performance included 20 points and multiple contributions across stats.
Northwestern’s next date is a Saturday matinee against a storied Nebraska team.

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