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Game recap: Illinois 81, Gophers 72 (2OT)
- Updated: December 27, 2011 - 11:14 PM
The key players and stats from Minnesota's Big Ten opener:
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MVP
Brandon Paul, Illinois
The junior guard scored a team-high 21 points -- including 10 in the overtimes -- and added six assists and seven rebounds.
TURNING POINT
After being unable to convert opportunities after regulation and the first overtime, the Illini started out 2OT on a 5-0 run, that switched the momentum back in their favor.
BY THE NUMBERS
1 Double-overtime games in Tubby's U tenure.
10-2 The Illini's final run in overtime, for the win.
18-6 Second-half run by the Gophers to tie the score at 54.
AMELIA RAYNO
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