Archive · 12 Jan 2026
No. 16 Illinois holds off No. 19 Iowa 75-69
In a Big Ten basketball game, the 16th-ranked Illinois team played against the 19th-ranked Iowa team.
Illinois started very strong and led by a lot in the first half.
Iowa tried to catch up in the second half but couldn't quite do it.
Illinois won the game 75-69.
Keaton Wagler from Illinois scored the most points for his team, while Tavion Banks led Iowa in scoring.
Both teams have another game coming up on Wednesday.
No. 16 Illinois defeated No. 19 Iowa 75-69 in a Big Ten Conference game.
Illinois led by as many as 17 points in the first half and maintained control throughout.
Iowa made a comeback in the second half, getting within four points four times in the last two minutes.
Keaton Wagler scored 19 points for Illinois, while Tavion Banks led Iowa with 16 points.
Both teams will play again on Wednesday, with Illinois at Northwestern and Iowa at No. 5 Purdue.
- Who
- Illinois and Iowa
- What
- A Big Ten Conference basketball game
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Why
- To compete in the Big Ten Conference
- Teams
- Illinois vs. Iowa
- Final Score
- 75-69
- Illinois Record
- 13-3, 4-1
- Iowa Record
- 12-4, 2-3
- Illinois Leading Scorers
- Keaton Wagler (19), Andrej Stojakovic (17), Kylan Boswell (17)
- Iowa Leading Scorers
- Tavion Banks (16), Tate Sage (13), Bennett Stirtz (12), Cooper Koch (10)
- Next Games
- Illinois at Northwestern, Iowa at No. 5 Purdue (both Wednesday)