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01-30-2009, 07:21 PM #1
Minnesota wallops #19 Illinois
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota coach Tubby Smith didn't miss an opportunity this week to motivate his players by talking up the 20-game losing streak to Illinois, even though he was only here for three of the defeats.
The Gophers were given their usual ultimatum about playing good defense, too, and both messages sure got across.
Lawrence Westbrook had 10 of his 15 points in the second half, including two crowd-stirring 3-pointers down the stretch, and Minnesota stifled No. 19 Illinois 59-36 on Thursday night for its first victory over the Fighting Illini in 10 years.
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Great game for the Gophers! We haven't beaten Illinois for 10 years. Tubby Smith has really done well turning this team around. We should be ranked 20 or 21 after the new polls come out.
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01-31-2009, 02:03 PM #2
that was brudal.... Illinois shot under 25%...geez
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