The Iowa Hawkeyes (22-9, 12-8) could not capitalize on a strong start and fell to the Illinois Fighting Illini (22-8, 15-15) 74-72, which clinched a shared Big Ten Championship with Wisconsin. Free throws were the story, as Iowa went 10/22 from the line, including 6/16 in the second half. Not gonna win many games that way.
Keegan Murray led the way with 22 on 7/22 shooting and 11 rebounds. Tony Perkins had another excellent game as a starter with 17 on 6/13, 12 (!!!) rebounds, and five assists. Kris was Iowa’s final double digit scorer, at 13.