CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Kendrick Nunn scored 25, Malcolm Hill added 22 points with seven rebounds and five assists and Illinois beat Minnesota 84-71 Sunday night.
The Illini opened the second half on a 29-8 run for a 61-48 lead and they never looked back.
Freshman Jalen Coleman-Lands hit five 3-pointers and finished with 18 points for Illinois (13-16, 5-11 Big Ten).
Jordan Murphy stepped up with 22 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota (8-20, 2-14). Stephon Sharp had a career-high 19 points, while Joey King added 17.