
Matthew Mayer had a team-high 22 points and added seven rebounds as Illinois defeated Minnesota 78-69 to end a two-game skid and win its fourth straight at State Farm Center on Monday night.
Mayer made 7 of 14 shots with two three-pointers and grabbed seven rebounds for the Fighting Illini (18-9, 9-7 Big Ten), who snapped a two-game skid. Jayden Epps sank 4 of 6 from beyond the arc and scored 17. Coleman Hawkins added 16 points and seven boards, while Dain Dainja scored 12. RJ Melendez pitched in with 10 points and 11 rebounds.