Illinois' Brandon Paul is swarmed by teammates after making the game-winning shot.

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Illinois' Brandon Paul reacts in the final second of the second half.

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Illinois' Joseph Bertrand (2) dunks over Minnesota's Joe Coleman (11) during the first half.

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Illinois' Tracy Abrams passes around Minnesota's Andre Hollins (1) and Trevor Mbakwe (32) during the second half.

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Illinois' Nnanna Egwu reacts in front of Minnesota's Austin Hollins after the second half.

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Minnesota's Joe Coleman (11) shoots with Illinois' Nnanna Egwu (32) and Brandon Paul (3) defending during the first half.

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Illinois' Sam McLaurin rebounds over Minnesota's Austin Hollins (20) during the second half.

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Illinois' Nnanna Egwu (32) dunks over Minnesota's Julian Welch during the first half.

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Illinois' Brandon Paul (3) shoots over Minnesota's Trevor Mbakwe (32) during the first half.

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Illinois head coach John Groce talks to his players during the first half.

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Illinois head coach John Groce reacts during the first half.

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Illinois head coach John Groce reacts during the first half.

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Illinois' Brandon Paul takes a shot.

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Illinois' Tracy Abrams, front, and Nnanna Egwu try to force a turnover by Minnesota's Andre Hollins.

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Illinois' Sam McLaurin takes a shot against the defense of Minnesota's Austin Hollins, left, and Trevor Mbakwe.

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Illinois gets ready prior to the game.

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Illinois' D.J. Richardson looks for an open teammate as he drives toward the basket against Minnesota's Joe Coleman.

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Illinois' Mike LaTulip cheers for his team from the bench.

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Illinois' Nnanna Egwu comes up with a rebound late in the second half.

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Illinois' D. J. Richardson leads a fast break as he is trailed by Minnesota's Austin Hollins .

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Illinois' Nnanna Egwu dunks.

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