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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes Wrap - Illinois Wins 73-61

Iowa was scorched by Terrence Shannon Jr. for 25 points as Illinois defeated them 73-61 in NCAA action on Sunday.

Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites.

Illinois got 14 points from Quincy Guerrier and another 11 points from Marcus Domask. Coleman Hawkins contributed 3 assists, while Quincy Guerrier cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.

Iowa got 23 points from Payton Sandfort in a losing cause and another 13 points from Josh Dix. Brock Harding contributed 6 assists for them, while Owen Freeman had 8 rebounds.

Illinois led at halftime, 39-30.

Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-31.