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WATCH: @IlliniMBB Highlights at Minnesota

Fighting Illini fight back to defeat Gophers in overtime, 76-71

Men's Basketball

WATCH: @IlliniMBB Highlights at Minnesota

Fighting Illini fight back to defeat Gophers in overtime, 76-71

Malcolm Hill had 28 points and 10 rebounds to lead a late surge by Illinois to beat Minnesota 76-71 in overtime on Saturday night, ending an eight-game losing streak on the road for the Fighting Illini.

Maverick Morgan added 14 points, Kendrick Nunn scored 13 points and Michael Finke grabbed 16 rebounds for the Illini (10-10, 2-5 Big Ten), who used a 16-0 run that started with 2:03 left in regulation to take over the game.

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