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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Keon Johnsons 5-foot-7 frame hasnt always impressed many, including when he first met his head coach, but the guards effort was the difference as Winthrop upset Illinois 84-80 in overtime on Monday night.The senior scored 38 points after missing Fridays game against Florida State due to a foot injury, and helped Winthrop win its first-ever matchup against Illinois. The Eagles held the lead for only 29 seconds before forcing overtime.Thats just who he is: Hes just a little warrior, fearless, Winthrop head coach Pat Kelsey said. He plays with a chip on his shoulder . Im so proud of him.Tevin Prescott had two dunks and Johnson made a layup during a 6-2 run to open the extra period and Winthrop (3-1) led the rest of the way.The Illini pulled within two on three occasions in the final 1:23, but Johnson made a jumper and Bjorn Broman and Prescott each made two free throws to hold off Illinois.The Eagles shot 50 percent from the field and 45 percent (10 of 22) from 3-point range.While Johnson was the star of the show, Kelsey said it was a team win, more than just the players on the court.This is a program win, Kelsey said. This isnt just our win. This is a university and program win.Michael Finke led the Illini (4-1) with 18 points, including six in overtime.The Winthrop bench, including Johnson, outscored the Illini reserves 54-18.Illinois players and head coach John Groce acknowledged that the little mistakes hurt the team at the end, but Groce thought this was something that his team needed.It was good for us, Groce said. We needed that challenge and well see how we respond on Thursday.THE TAKEAWAYIllinois: The Illini fell into a trap game against Winthrop and the loss might hurt them come Selection Sunday. Illinois will now face its toughest competition of the season in the NIT Season Tip-Off where it will play No. 19 West Virginia and potentially No. 25 Florida State.Winthrop: The Eagles pulled off the upset on the road in what will likely be their most impressive win of the season.STAT OF THE NIGHTThe game was sloppy as each team committed 22 turnovers -- Illinois scored 25 points off turnovers while Winthrop scored 18.STAR WATCHTracy Abrams continued his hot return to the court, scoring 17 points. He hit 2 of 4 from beyond the arc Monday night, and is 11 of 15 from 3-point range this season.UP NEXTIllinois travels to Brooklyn for a Thanksgiving matchup against No. 19 West Virginia in the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament.Winthrop will have a chance to enjoy the holidays before hosting New Hampshire on Sunday.---More AP college basketball: http://collegebasketball.ap.org Denzel Ward Browns Jersey . Paul Pierce couldnt believe he missed at the end. Young scored a season-high 26 points to spark a huge effort from the leagues most productive bench, and Los Angeles beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-94 on Wednesday night after blowing a 27-point lead. Austin Seibert Browns Jersey .B. -- The Baie-Comeau Drakkar took over sole possession of first place atop the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on Thursday with their sixth straight win. http://www.brownsrookiestore.com/Browns-Austin-Seibert-Jersey/ . You can watch the game live on TSN at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt. The Flyers had won seven of eight before dropping their last two outings on consecutive days over the weekend. Philadelphia was handed a 6-3 loss by the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday afternoon before dropping a 4-1 decision to the Rangers the following night in New York City. Greedy Williams Jersey . After slipping from the summit during the week, the Gunners overcame struggling Crystal Palace 2-0 on Sunday thanks to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlains second-half brace. Sione Takitaki Browns Jersey . -- New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis is retiring after a 16-year career to become the goalie coach for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson left in the third quarter against Green Bay with an injured right knee.Peterson was injured after a 5-yard run late in the third quarter. He was not able to put any pressure on his leg has he hobbled off the field and needed to be helped back to the locker room for further testing. Upon arriving in the locker room, Peterson was quickly ruled out for the rest of Sunday night.Peterson tore the ACL in his left knee in the second-to-last game of the 2011 season.He finished the game with just 19 yards on 12 carries against the Packers.Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was knocked out of New Englands game against Miami with a shoulder injury, meaning the highest-profile replacement in the NFL needed a replacement of his own.Garoppolo -- filling in for suspended quarterback Tom Brady -- took a big hit from Miamis Kiko Alonso in the second quarter of the Patriots game against the Dolphins on Sunday and left for further evaluation.The Patriots did not disclose the severity of the injury, but said Garoppolo was ruled out for the rest of the game. The Patriots held on to beat the Dolphins 31-24.Garoppolo was 18 of 27 passing for 234 yards and three touchdowns in less than a half, as New England rolled to a 24-3 halftime lead. He was replaced by rookie Jacoby Brissett, a South Florida native who found himself facing essentially his hometown team in his pro debut. New England didnt need another quarterback, but if it did the likely choice figured to be wide receiver Julian Edelman -- who played QB in college at Kent State.There was a very scary scene in the first half of Sundays early games as well.Cornerback P.J. Williams of the New Orleans Saints needed to be placed on a backboard and taken off on a cart after he took multiple blows to the head while trying to make a tackle in his teams game against the New York Giants. Fox Sports reported that Williams was moving his extremities at a nearby hospital and was being evaluated for a concussion.Also, Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware broke his right forearm early in the third quarter against Indianapolis.Coach Gary Kubiak said the team will see the extent of the injury on Monday morning and whether we think its something he can play with or something that has to be fixed.On the play he was hurt, Ware just missed wrapping up Colts quarterback Andrew Luck and appeared to run into a teammate. He walked off holding his right arm.The 34-year-old Ware had a half-sack in the game.In other injuries Sunday:- Cleveland center Cameron Erving left the Browns stadium by ambulance as a precauttion, the team said.dddddddddddd Erving cramped late in the game and had discomfort in his upper body. The Browns said hes been diagnosed with a pulmonary contusion and he will remain in the hospital overnight for observation.- Danny Woodhead left in the first quarter of San Diegos game against Jacksonville with an apparent right knee injury, and was taken off the sideline on a cart on his way to further evaluation. The Chargers lost Keenan Allen last week, so if Woodheads injury is serious then San Diegos offense would take another hit.- Colts receiver WR Donte Moncrief left in the second quarter with a head and neck injury. Offensive lineman Denzelle Good left in the fourth quarter with a back injury.- Tampa Bay tight end Luke Stocker (ankle) left in the first quarter. And after a 1-yard gain on Tampa Bays first play of the second quarter, running back Doug Martin left with a hamstring injury. Defensive end Robert Ayers Jr. left with an ankle injury late in the second quarter. Finally, wide receiver Cecil Shorts III left with a hamstring injury in the third quarter.- Redskins nose tackle Kedric Golston injured his right hamstring on the first play from scrimmage and missed the rest of Washingtons 27-23 loss to Dallas. He was replaced by Ziggy Hood.- Lions defensive end Ziggy Ansah left in the first quarter against Tennessee with a left ankle injury. Detroit also lost running back Ameer Abdullah and tight end Eric Ebron in that game, one in which the Lions wasted a 15-3 lead and lost 16-15.- Jaguars left tackle Kelvin Beachum had a concussion late in the third quarter. The stadium was hushed as he was placed on a back board and lifted onto a cart, which drove him off the field.- Dolphins running back Arian Foster left the game in New England with a groin injury and was ruled out for the second half. Foster was hampered in the week leading up to this game with a hamstring problem, and is coming off surgery to repair his Achilles as well. Miami also lost linebacker Spencer Paysinger in the first half.- Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart was taken to the locker room after suffering a hamstring injury in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers, and was eventually ruled out for the rest of the game. Stewart was replaced by Fozzy Whittaker.- Houston wide receiver Braxton Miller hurt a hamstring and did not return. Hes expected to be further evaluated on Monday.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '