No. 23 Illinois aims to stop its three-game road losing streak with a win against Minnesota. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.

Illinois basketball has struggled on the court recently, as a combination of injuries and illness has ravaged the program.

KenPom.com gives Illinois the 23rd-best offensive rating in the country and the 16th-best defensive rating. They've picked up wins over Missouri, Wisconsin and Arkansas at home, but recent losses to ...

Illinois currently holds a record of 15-8 overall and 7-6 in conference play, having lost five of its last eight games.