Minnesota 84, Illinois 67: 'They got us'

"They made play after play after play," Illinois coach John Groce said. "I've got to give them a lot of credit, they got us, they're a good basketball team. Coleman and Hollins and Mbakwe, I thought they made a lot of plays."

Wednesday's loss was yet another indication for Illinois (14-3, 1-2) of how tough life will be in the Big Ten this season, home or on the road. The physical nature wore down the Illini.

Marcus Jackson