Illinois Basketball Falls to No. 11 Wisconsin 95-74

The Illinois basketball team suffered a 95-74 defeat against No. 11 Wisconsin, marking their first loss to the Badgers since 2019. The Illini were hampered by injuries, missing second-leading rebounder Morez Johnson due to a broken wrist, while center Tomislav Ivisic played limited minutes due to illness. Although Illinois kept the score close early on, Wisconsin pulled away with strong offensive performances, particularly from John Tonje, who scored 31 points. Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn was a bright spot for the Illini, leading the team with 17 points, but Kasparas Jakucionis struggled significantly, contributing only six points and committing seven turnovers. The loss snapped Illinois' four-game winning streak in Madison and leaves them with a 17-10 record. Up next, Illinois will face No. 3 Duke at Madison Square Garden.