Marcus Carr scored 32 points, making 14 free throws after halftime, and Minnesota held off Saint Louis 90-82, handing the Billikens their first loss of the season.
Kofi Cockburn scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in only 25 minutes to lead Illinois past Minnesota 92-65 in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
University of Minnesota defensive back and Unanimous All-American Antoine Winfield Jr. was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round with the 45th overall pick Friday.