For two weeks, I’ve said that this past weekend would be one of, if not the, toughest weekends for the Illini. Playing two Top-10 programs, the Illini were able to split their matches, being swept by a third-ranked Minnesota squad before taking down No. 8 Wisconsin in four.
October 12: #7 Illinois 0, #3 Minnesota 3
Illinois was swept by the Gophers on Friday, 22-25, 19-25, 20-25. The Gophers, who picked up their eighth straight win, were the first team to not give Illinois a set all season. Minnesota was able to stifle the Illini offense, which hit only .