The target is squarely on the Gophers’ back as they are the team to beat in the Big Ten now since taking sole possession of first place with their road win over Nebraska last weekend. Minnesota (12-2, 6-0) is back in the Pav this weekend and next. Friday No. 3 Minnesota will face No. 7 Illinois at 7:00 and on Saturday they’ll play Northwestern at 7:00; both matches will be on BTN+
Minnesota has been on a tear to start conference play. They’ve only dropped one set and have the best offense in the Big Ten leading the league with .