Northern Iowa averages 74.7 points and has outscored opponents by 7.3 points per game. The Redbirds are 7-6 in MVC play. Illinois State has a 5-1 record in games decided by at least 10 points.

Kasparas Jakucionis and No. 23 Illinois visit Dawson Garcia and Minnesota in Big Ten action. The Golden Gophers have gone 10-5 in home games. Minnesota is fifth in the Big Ten at limiting opponent ...