Illinois vs Iowa

Illinois vs Iowa

Illinois led throughout the game in getting back on winning track

Illinois got off to a quick start with a led by Tomislav Ivisic

Iowa battled throughout behind a solid offensive game plan but just didn’t have enough fire power to overcome the Illini

Illinois used an aggressive attack to start the second half, getting shots at the rim and opening up shooters on the perimeter to extend the halftime lead to double digits

Key Stats

Illinois held Iowa to .953 PPP and a season low 61 points

Illiniois shoots 50.8% from the field and saw 9 three point shots go in

Iowa struggled from deep shooting 6-18 on the evening and turned the ball over 16 turnovers

Key Individual Performances

Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic led the Illini with 22 points

Illinois had four players in double figures including, Kylan Boswell, Trey White and Will Riley

Iowa was led by Brock Harding with 16 points and 4 assists

What it means

Illinois get a much needed win after a 3 game losing streak. Likely on the 7/8 seed line for now

Iowa is fighting to make the BIG 10 tourney. This loss doesn’t help that cause

Illinois will play next on Sunday at Michigan while Iowa will host Northwestern on Friday

Quotes

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood, “we were very effective early getting downhill”

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell on reaction to losing streak, “Coach Underwood’s philosophy is to go 1-0 every game”

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery on Brock Harding ” I just love him, they way he battles”