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Georgia Tech charges back to beat Illinois 67-64
Illinois Georgia Tech Heal
Illinois guard Rayvonte Rice (24) is defended by Georgia Tech's Marcus Georges-Hunt (3) as he looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) - photo by Associated Press
ATLANTA — Georgia Tech closed the game with a 19-4 run to rally from a 12-point deficit and beat Illinois 67-64 on Tuesday night in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, giving the Illini their first loss. Illinois (7-1) led 60-48 before Georgia Tech (6-3) began its comeback. Marcus Georges-Hunt's drive with 1:48 remaining tied the game at 60-all.