Illinois races out to early lead, holds off Iowa for another Big Ten win

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Original Load Date Jan. 11, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 11, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
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Keaton Wagler scored 19 points, Andrej Stojakovic and Kylan Boswell each had 17 and No. 16 Illinois continued to win on the road in the Big Ten Conference, holding off No. 19 Iowa 75-69 on Sunday. The Illini (13-3, 4-1) won their fifth consecutive game and stayed tied for third place in the confere...