Illinois earned its third road win of the season, defeating Iowa 75-69. Despite a late Hawkeye surge, the Illini stayed composed to seal the victory. Coach Brad Underwood noted that a road win in the Big Ten is “like gold.”
Illinois (3-0 on the road in conference play) is tied for first with Nebraska, Michigan, and Purdue. Next, they face rival Northwestern on Wednesday. The Wildcats are currently 0-5 in the conference and have lost seven straight against major opponents, leaving Illinois as a heavy 9.5-point favorite to extend their winning streak.
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