Gophers-Illinois game recap

January 31, 2019 at 6:28AM
Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Amir Coffey (5) looked on with a smile after the Gophers extended their second half lead into the double digits Wednesday night against the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Amir Coffey. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Amir Coffey, Gophers

The 6-8 junior guard had 18 points, six assists and four rebounds. He shot 6-for-12 from the field and made all five of his free throws.

BY THE NUMBERS

5 Gophers scoring in double figures.

38 Points in the paint for the Gophers.

20-26 The Gophers' free-throw shooting, including 12-for-12 from four starters.

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