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Michigan basketball pulls away in second half to beat Illinois, 79-69

Michigan coach John Beilein breaks down his team's 79-69 win over Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 6 in Ann Arbor. George Sipple, Detroit Free Press

Michigan made seven of its first 10 shots in the second half and pulled away to beat Illinois, 79-69, on Saturday at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.

Six Wolverines scored in double figures for the Wolveines, led by Moe Wagner (14 points, seven rebounds, three blocks).

Duncan Robinson and Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman each scored 13 points. Off the bench, Isaiah Livers added 12 points and Jordan Poole scored 11.