Illini hold on for first-round win; Memphis loses

Friday, March 21, 2003

INDIANAPOLIS -- James Augustine, Deron Williams and Dee Brown combined for 37 points, 16 rebounds and 13 assists, and Brown hit two free throws with 22.8 seconds left to seal Illinois' 65-60 first-round NCAA tournament win over Western Kentucky on Thursday.

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