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Reid's career-high 28 not enough as Wildcats lose to No. 13 Illinois, 79-68
- Reid erupted for a career-high 28 points off the Northwestern bench to fuel a late push against Illinois.
- Illinois received 22 points from Keaton Wagler and 21 from Tomislav Ivisic to counter Northwestern’s surge.
- Northwestern led by as few as five points late, but Illinois preserved its lead in the final minutes.
- Northwestern shifted lineups, starting Jake West over Reid and relying on a larger frontcourt.
- Reid responded with aggression after his move back to the bench, delivering a 9-for-15 shooting effort in the game.
- Northwestern’s coach expressed optimism that the team is close to a breakthrough despite the setback.
- Northwestern faces a challenging schedule ahead with Nebraska next, then road games against USC and UCLA.
- Illinois maintained control in the second half, never trailing after the midway point.
- Northwestern’s two primary scorers, Reid and Martinelli, carried the scoring load for the Wildcats.
- Collins cited late miscommunications as a key factor in the loss.
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