Gopher Men’s Basketball Pops Illinois 79-71 for Second Big Ten Win

'Gopher Men's Basketball Pops Illinois 79-71 for Second Big Ten Win.' That would be a great headline if we were two or three games into the season, but the fact of the matter is the Gopher Men (13-8, 2-6) have been struggling on a grand scale so far this season.

The champions of last year's NIT post-season tourney had high expectations placed on their current senior laden squad; expectations that have thus come up short. Each of their six Big Ten losses have been by five points or less, so technically there's hope. Somebody needs to show these guys how to win.

Next up for the Gophers: Wednesday at Penn State (13-7, 1-6). That should help, but...