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.

But it's more than fair to call Illinois' 81-61 win over Iowa on Tuesday at Champaign's State Farm Center a building block to something better. Center Tomislav Ivisic had a game-high 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting to help Illinois (18-11,

(WCIA) -- Illinois is back in the win column after defeating Iowa 81-61 at the State Farm Center.

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.

It's Iowa vs. Illinois in Big Ten play during college basketball season. Follow for live score updates, game highlights from Tuesday's matchup.

Tomislav Ivisic scored 22 points, Will Riley and Kylan Boswell pitched in 15 apiece, and Tre White added 14 as Illinois men’s basketball dominated Iowa, 81-61, Tuesday night at State Farm Arena in Champaign The Hawkeyes dropped to 15-13 overall and 6-11 in Big Ten play with the loss,

Defensively, Iowa forces an average of 14.0 turnovers per game, including 7.2 steals and 4.4 blocks. While Illinois has taken quite the beating over the past three games, the Illini still pose a threat especially at home,