21 turnovers a few weeks ago at home for illinois and still pulled out the 71-62 win against minnesota. Think brandon paul shows up and does enough to get a desperate illinois team a victory. Several players spoke to the illinois beat writer and said this weeks practices were more spirited and energetic than they have been all season. Think illinois is at the crossroads between a good season and another barely in tournament season. Illinois takes it and they will improve to 24-2 last 26 against the golden showers.