Sept. 7, 2002
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Southern Mississippi running back Derrick Nix (43) is tripped up by Illinois defensive end Derrick Strong (98) after a short gain in the first quarter Saturday.
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Southern Mississipi defenders Joe Henely, left, and Michael Boley, center, get past Illinois blockers Antoineo Harris (31) and Bucky Babcock (70) to sack quarterback Dustin Ward (11) for a loss of 7-yards in the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, in Hattiesburg, Miss. Southern Mississippi's defense limited Illinois to 163 yards passing with two interceptions. Southern Mississippi defeated Illinois, 23-20.
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Southern Mississippi running back Derrick Nix (43) sprints up the middle for a 10-yard gain against Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, in Hattiesburg, Miss. Southern Mississippi defeated Illinois, 23-20. Nix rushed for 201 yards on 27 carries with one touchdown.
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Southern Mississippi running back Derrick Nix (43) is tripped up by Illinois defensive end Derrick Strong (98) after a short gain in the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002 in Hattiesburg, Miss.
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Southern Mississippi quarterback Micky D'Angelo (7) is hit by Illinois linebacker Joe Bevis (33) as he releases a first quarter pass, Saturday.
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Southern Mississippi running back Derrick Nix (43) sprints up the middle for a 10-yard gain against Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, in Hattiesburg, Miss. Southern Mississippi defeated Illinois, 23-20. Nix rushed for 201 yards on 27 carries with one touchdown.
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Illinois wide receiver Greg Lewis (17) hauls in a 29-yard pass over Southern Mississippi linebacker Michael Boley (27) Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002 in Hattiesburg, Miss. Southern Mississippi defeated Illinois
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Photos by Associated Press
