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Illini legends, lists and lore: Memorable home wins vs. Wisconsin

It’s been six long years since Illini fans last saw their favorite team defeat Wisconsin at State Farm Center.

Demetri McCamey was the hero that day — Jan. 2, 2011 — scoring 21 points, including 11 of 11 free-throw attempts, in a 69-61 victory against Bo Ryan’s Badgers.

In advance of Tuesday night’s Illinois-Wisconsin game, here are some other homecourt highlights from the last 25 years against the Badgers:

u25a0 Feb. 12, 2005: Illinois tied its school record with its 25th consecutive victory, 70-59 against No. 20 Wisconsin. Luther Head scored 26 points.

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