The Illini received mostly high marks for their individual performances in a much-needed win over the Hawkeyes

Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball took on Illinois in a Big Ten clash at the State Farm Center on Tuesday. Here's how it went.

Illinois (18-11, 10-8 Big Ten) got right against Iowa in blowout fashion, toppling the Hawkeyes, 81-61. The Illini snapped a three-game losing streak in the process and delivered some of what they had been experiencing of late upon the Hawkeyes.

Turning the page on the defensive end and taking care of the ball offensively pushed the Illini over the Hawkeyes

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Three thoughts from Iowa basketball's ugly 81-61 loss vs. Illinois on Tuesday night, putting the Hawkeyes in danger of missing the Big Ten Tournament.

(WCIA) -- Illinois is back in the win column after defeating Iowa 81-61 at the State Farm Center.

Illinois men’s basketball got a much needed win on Tuesday. The Illini beat Iowa 81-61, led by Tomislav Ivisic with 22 points. Kylan Boswell and Will Riley each scored 15. The victory snaps a three-game losing streak for Brad Underwood’s team.

Kylan Boswell and Will Riley each scored 15 points and Tre White had 14 for Illinois (18-11, 10-8 Big Ten), which shot 50.8% (32 for 63). The Illini ended a three-game losing streak which occurred against teams that were all ranked (No.