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Matthew Mayer had 19 points and 10 rebounds and Illinois used a big second half to beat Minnesota 78-60 on Monday night for its fourth straight victory.

Illinois basketball’s depth was tested on Monday, and it shined in a road win at Minnesota.

The Illini have won four in a row.

Minnesota held the lead early in the second half against Illinois, and then saw a close game quickly turn into a blowout in a matter of minutes.  What happened?  How

Minnesotas fifth Big Ten loss came for several reasons, including Illinois dominance in the paint during the second-half Gophers collapse

A dominant second half display on defense combined with a balanced offensive attack helped the Illini cruise to a win over Minnesota.

Illinois defeated Minnesota 78-60 on Monday by dominating the Golden Gophers on the glass in a big second half. No. 3 Purdue and Michigan State went back and forth most of the afternoon, but National Player of the Year candidate Zach Edey sunk the Spartans hopes with a late layup.

Minnesota welcomes Illinois to Williams Arena today for a 5pm Big Ten tip off.  Illinois hit a rough patch but seems to have found their footing with a three game win

Two Baylor transfers led Illinois to a Big Ten win over Michigan State.

Dain Dainja scored 20 points to lead Illinois past Michigan State 75-66 on Friday night at State Farm Center.