The Gophers welcomed No. 23 Illinois to the Barn on Saturday with an opportunity to pick up a win over a ranked opponent at home for the third straight time this season. The Fighting Illini did not let them do that, taking Minnesota down 95-74.

The Illinois men’s basketball team chuck more 3-pointers than any other team in the Big Ten — but they clank almost as often, with the second-lowest shooting percentage in the conference this

The Gophers held a lead for the first six minutes, but the Illini controlled matters after that and won 95-74.

The Gophers have another opportunity to pick up a ranked win at Williams Arena on Saturday against No. 23 Illinois. Most betting markets view the Fighting Illini as 8.5-point favorites. Led by potential top 10 NBA Draft pick Kasparas Jakucionis,