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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Recap - Illinois Wins 59-51

Andres Feliz scored 17 points leading Illinois to a 59-51 victory over Minnesota at State Farm Center on Thursday.

Illinois was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.5-point spread as a favorite.

Illinois got 13 points from Ayo Dosunmu and another 13 points from Kofi Cockburn. Giorgi Bezhanishvili contributed 4 assists, while Kofi Cockburn cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Minnesota got 20 points from Daniel Oturu in a losing cause and another 8 points from Alihan Demir. Marc Cabrera contributed 2 assists for them, while Marc Cabrera had 9 rebounds.

Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-32.

Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Iowa. Minnesota will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Wisconsin.