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

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

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.

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.

Tomislav Ivisic scored 22 points, Will Riley and Kylan Boswell pitched in 15 apiece, and Tre White added 14 as Illinois men’s basketball dominated Iowa, 81-61, Tuesday night at State Farm Arena in Champaign The Hawkeyes dropped to 15-13 overall and 6-11 in Big Ten play with the loss,

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.

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.