MVP: Austin Hollins, Gophers
After being held scoreless against Michigan State, the sophomore was clutch late in the game Saturday. With five seconds on the clock, he drove to the basket for a layup and was fouled to tie the score. Hollins scored 10 points from the second half on.
BY THE NUMBERS
39 Points the Gophers got from the bench, with Chip Armelin tying a career-high with 14.
30 Shooting percentage for Illinois in overtime.
11-0 Run the Illini went on before the Gophers clamped down in the final minutes of regulation.
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