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Illinois out-battled the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Monday night, winning 68-58. The Illini went on a 17-2 run late in the first half, securing them a comfortable lead for the rest of the way. The Illini struggled on the glass, being out-rebounded 39-14, but made up the difference by forcing 20+ turnovers for the second straight game. Chester Frazier and Dominique Keller led the Illini in scoring with 14 each, and Demetri McCamey distributed 11 assists en route to victory. By Matt Motyka

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I don't think they're called the Rainbow Warriors anymore. If I recall, their football team complained about the Rainbow part, so they dropped it.

It wasn't the football team -- it was the old coach, June Jones. He thought Rainbows was too sissy and changed it to the Warriors.

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