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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.
The Fighting Illini men's basketball team won its seventh straight game, defeating Minnesota 59-51 Thursday night in Champaign.
Amir Coffey led a balanced Minnesota attack with 18 points and six assists as the Golden Gophers defeated Illinois 86-75 on Wednesday night.