Joe Coleman scored 29 points and Andre Hollins added 22 to help No. 8 Minnesota top No. 12 Illinois Wednesday 84-67 and remain undefeated in the Big Ten.

The Gophers (15-1, 3-0 Big Ten) held off a charge by the 12th-ranked Illini midway through the second half.

Joseph Bertrand pulled Illinois within at 44-42 on a short jumper with 12:37 left.

But the physical matchup took its toll on the Illini (14-3, 1-2). And as Illinois piled up fouls, Trevor Mbakwe connected on layup with 6:15 to play for a 62-49 lead that Illinois couldn't overcome.

Mbakwe added 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Brandon Paul led Illinois with 21 points.

NCAA Top-25 Basketball ("USA Today" Rankings)
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#2 Michigan Wolverines 62, Nebraska Cornhuskers 47
#4 Louisville Cardinals 73, Seton Hall Pirates 58
#6 Kansas Jayhawks 97, Iowa State Cyclones 89 (OT)
#7 Syracuse Orange 72, Providence Friars 66
#9 Florida Gators 77, Georgia Bulldogs 44
#15 San Diego State Aztecs 65, Fresno State Bulldogs 62
#17 Butler Bulldogs 72, Saint Joseph's Hawks 66
New Mexico Lobos 65, #19 UNLV Rebels 60
#21 North Carolina State Wolfpack 83, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 70