Recap - Illinois Defeats Minnesota 81-72
Recap - Illinois Defeats Minnesota 81-72
Illinois grabbed an 81-72 win over Minnesota on Tuesday, behind a 21-point effort from Brandon Paul at University of Illinois Assembly Hall.
Illinois was the ATS victor, as they covered the 6-point spread as a favorite.
Illinois got 20 points from Meyers Leonard and another 13 points from D.J. Richardson. Brandon Paul contributed 6 assists, while Meyers Leonard cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Minnesota got 22 points from Ralph Sampson III in a losing cause and another 15 points from Julian Welch. Maverick Ahanmisi contributed 5 assists for them, while Ralph Sampson III had 9 rebounds.
Illinois hit the break leading 37-27 before taking care of business in the second half.
Illinois had a 42-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
