Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini

Women's College Basketball

#22Minnesota

22-7

78-73

Final

Illinois

19-10

State Farm Center

Lead tracker

MINN leadsBiggest lead MINN 15, ILL 4

ILL leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
MINN	22	14	22	20	78
ILL	14	15	21	23	73

Who won: Minnesota 78-73

The Minnesota Golden Gophers beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 78-73 on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at State Farm Center. The Minnesota outscored the Illinois 22-14 in the 1st quarter. Sophie Hart led the Minnesota in points (17). Berry Wallace led the Illinois in points (15).