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

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

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa basketball guard Drew Thelwell is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with Illinois, according to the Big Ten availability report. It has been a turbulent ride since Thelwell injured his ankle against Wisconsin on Feb. 8.

Illinois may well still be reeling from Saturday’s embarrassment at MSG. The Fighting Illini lost to Duke 110-67. It was worse than the score suggests. It was Ilinois’ third straight loss and dropped them into a tie for seventh in the Big Ten. A loss tonight could target them for a ninth or even a tenth-place finish in the conference.

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.

Olney East Richland offensive lineman Casey Thomann announced his commitment to the Fighting Illini on Tuesday. The 6-foot-7, 300-pound tackle is a three-star recruit in the Class of 2026. He chose Illinois over Iowa, Iowa State, Nebraska and Northwestern, among others.

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.

With only three games left in what can only be described as a disappointing regular season, Illinois (17-11, 9-8 Big Ten) has to relearn how to walk before it can run. For now, forget the NCAA Tournament. These Illini need to beat Iowa (15-12, 6-10) on Tuesday in Champaign (8 p.m. CT, on FS1). Everything else is window dressing.

Iowa faces the Illinois Fighting Illini after Payton Sandfort scored 27 points in the Hawkeyes’ 85-79 win over the Washington Huskies

CHAMPAIGN, Ill ... But the second half was not close. Illinois outscored Iowa 44-31 after halftime. The Fighting Illini shot 57% from the field and 40% deep in the final 20 minutes.