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The Gophers Roll to an 84-67 Big Ten Win Over Illinois

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) _ Joe Coleman scored 29 points and Andre Hollins added 19 to help No. 8 Minnesota top Illinois Wednesday 84-67 and remain undefeated in the Big Ten.

    The Gophers (15-1, 3-0 Big Ten) held off a charge by the 12th-ranked Illini midway through the second half.

    Joseph Bertrand pulled Illinois within at 44-42 on a short jumper with 12:37 left.

    But the physical matchup took its toll on the Illini (14-3, 1-2). And as Illinois piled up fouls, Trevor Mbakwe connected on layup with 6:15 to play for a 62-49 lead that Illinois couldn't overcome.

    Mbakwe added 19 points and 11 rebounds.