Gophers try to build on first Big Ten win against Illinois

5 p.m. Monday vs. Illinois • Williams Area • BTN, 103.5-FM

Gophers replace: The Gophers (7-8, 1-4 Huge Ten) picked up their first Huge Ten victory Thursday in a 70-67 victory at Ohio State. It ended an eight-game shedding streak in convention regular-season video games relationship again to final season. Dawson Garcia tied his career-high with 28 factors, together with 16 factors within the second half in opposition to the Buckeyes. However Ta’Lon Cooper’s second of two free throws gave Minnesota the lead with 1.7 seconds left. Cooper had 13 factors and 11 rebounds. The Gophers, who held Ohio State to 38% capturing, are in search of their first victory in opposition to Illinois since Jan. 19, 2019, at house.

Illinois replace: The Illini (12-5, 3-3) gained their third consecutive sport Friday, beating Michigan State 75-66. Texas Tech switch Terrence Shannon Jr. averaged 22 factors and eight rebounds through the three-game win streak, together with 25 factors and 11 rebounds vs. Nebraska and 24 factors vs. Wisconsin. Former Park Middle and Baylor large man Dain Dainja additionally led Illinois with 20 factors, seven rebounds and two blocks in opposition to Michigan State. Dainja has recorded 15 blocks in his previous 5 video games. Illinois has a four-game win streak vs. the Gophers.