CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 27: Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during the game against the Ohio Bobcats at State Farm Center on November 27, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Despite a slow start, the Illinois basketball team was able to notch out a win in their first Big Ten game of the year, easily beating Minnesota 92-65.
Righting the ship after their tough loss to Missouri in the Braggin’ Rights game, the Illini were able to handle Minnesota without much problem on Tuesday night in Champaign. The offense was rolling and the defense tightened up, proving that Illinois had just too much talent for the Gophers.