Gophers-Illinois game recap

January 24, 2016 at 5:42AM

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Malcolm Hill, Illinois

In the absence of center Mike Thorpe once again, the junior stepped up with his fourth double-double of the season and finished with 28 points, nine in overtime.

By the numbers

16-0 Illinois' run from the end of regulation to the first 3½ minutes of overtime, going from five points down to 11 ahad.

11 Rebounding differential, in favor of Illinois.

39 Days since the Gophers last won a game, on Dec. 16 against Chicago State.

AMELIA RAYNO

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