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Da'Monte Williams blocks a game-tying attempt by Minnesota's Alihan Demir late in the Illini's 59-51 win on Thursday. — Rob McColley/for Illinois Public Media

January 31, 2020

Williams’ Defense Leads Illini Over Minnesota 59-51

The Fighting Illini men's basketball team won its seventh straight game, defeating Minnesota 59-51 Thursday night in Champaign.

Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen (35) stops Minnesota running back Rodney Smith (1) on a run in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. — Bruce Kluckhohn/AP

October 05, 2019

Rodney Smith, Gophers Run Over Illinois In 40-17 Win

Minnesota totaled 332 yards on the ground against Illinois in a 40-17 win on Saturday afternoon.

Illinois' Trent Frazier (1) tries to go between Minnesota's Amir Coffey (5) and Isaiah Washington (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. — Bruce Kluckhohn/AP

January 31, 2019

Coffey Scores 18 To Help Minnesota Beat Illinois 86-75

Amir Coffey led a balanced Minnesota attack with 18 points and six assists as the Golden Gophers defeated Illinois 86-75 on Wednesday night.

Ayo Dosunmu maneuvers between a pair of Golden Gophers during Illinois' 95-68 win, Wednesday in Champaign. — Rob McColley/for Illinois Public Media

January 17, 2019

Youth Movement Propels Illini Men To First Big Ten Win

The Illini men's basketball team hadn't won a game in over a month. Wednesday night in Champaign, they got their first Big Ten victory of the season, and it was a blowout.