Minnesota lost to Illinois in overtime 76-71. Despite multiple Illinois runs, the Gophers blew multiple chances to win the game in regulation before collapsing in overtime. With the loss, the Gophers are 6-14 on the season and winless in conference play. Illinois improves to 10-10 on the season and 2-5 in conference play. Malcolm Hill led all scorers with 28 points.
The Four Factors are below.
| School | Pace | eFG% | OR% | TO% | FTA/FGA | ORtg | Effective Possessions |
| Minnesota | 79 | 47. |