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Recap - Illinois Defeats Wisconsin 91-83

Wisconsin was victimized by Marcus Domask for 31 points as Illinois defeated them 91-83 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs.

Terrence Shannon Jr. had 23 points for Illinois and Coleman Hawkins chipped in with 13 points. Marcus Domask had 3 assists for them, while Marcus Domask was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Wisconsin got 20 points from Tyler Wahl in a losing cause and another 16 points from Max Klesmit. Chucky Hepburn contributed 3 assists for them, while Tyler Wahl had 7 rebounds.

Illinois led at halftime, 39-38.

Illinois had a 29-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Illinois takes its act home to face Purdue looking for another win. For Wisconsin, they head home to face Rutgers.