NCAAB · Final

Illinois Defeats Iowa in Close Contest

Sunday, January 11, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Illinois Fighting Illini 75, Iowa Hawkeyes 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Illinois Fighting Illini beat Iowa Hawkeyes 75-69 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on January 11, 2026.

Who was favored in Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Illinois Fighting Illini were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Illinois Fighting Illini emerged victorious over the Iowa Hawkeyes with a final score of 75-69 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. This victory extends Illinois' winning streak to four games, showcasing their strong form as they continue to build momentum in the NCAAB season. Iowa, on the other hand, has now lost their last game, marking a setback after a successful run.

Illinois entered the game with an impressive away record of 13-3, while Iowa held a home record of 12-4. The Fighting Illini's recent form has been notable, boasting an 8-2 record in their last ten games, with an average of 82.4 points scored and 65.3 points allowed. Their last five games have seen them average 83.0 points while allowing 61.2, indicating a potent offensive unit. Conversely, Iowa had a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, averaging 74.6 points scored and 59.9 points allowed, with their last five games yielding an average of 83.2 points scored and 56.6 points allowed.

Historically, this matchup has favored Illinois, as they have won both of their previous meetings in the 2025 season. In their last encounter on March 13, 2025, Illinois defeated Iowa 106-94, and earlier that season, they secured an 81-61 victory on February 26, 2025. This trend continued in the latest game, as Illinois managed to maintain their edge over Iowa.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams have been performing well overall, suggesting they have been able to field their key players. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Illinois favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 142.5. The odds reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with Illinois listed at -125 for the moneyline and Iowa at +105.

The game conditions were typical for a January evening in Iowa, with the arena filled with fans eager to support their home team. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted the intensity of the contest. Key moments included free throws from Keaton Wagler and Kylan Boswell, which helped Illinois maintain their lead in the closing minutes. The final scoring plays saw Illinois capitalize on free throws to secure their victory, demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure.

Overall, the game was a testament to Illinois' current form and their ability to win crucial matchups on the road, while Iowa will look to regroup and bounce back from this defeat.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ILL -1.5	142.5 o -112 / u -108	Illinois Fighting Illini -125 · Iowa Hawkeyes +105

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Leaders

PointsTavion Banks16Iowa Hawkeyes
AssistsBennett Stirtz6Iowa Hawkeyes
ReboundsAlvaro Folgueiras8Iowa Hawkeyes
PointsKeaton Wagler19Illinois Fighting Illini
AssistsDavid Mirkovic5Illinois Fighting Illini
ReboundsDavid Mirkovic12Illinois Fighting Illini

Recent form

Iowa Hawkeyes

Last 10: 7-3Streak L174.6 scored · 59.9 allowed per game6-0 at home

L67-70at Minnesota Golden GophersJan 7
W74-61vs UCLA BruinsJan 3
W90-62vs UMass Lowell River HawksDec 29
W94-39vs Bucknell BisonDec 20
W91-51vs Western Michigan BroncosDec 14
L62-66at Iowa State CyclonesDec 12
W83-64vs Maryland TerrapinsDec 6
L52-71at Michigan State SpartansDec 3
W59-46at Grand Canyon LopesNov 27
W74-69vs Ole Miss RebelsNov 26

Illinois Fighting Illini

Last 10: 8-2Streak W482.4 scored · 65.3 allowed per game3-1 away

W81-55vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsJan 9
W73-65at Penn State Nittany LionsJan 4
W90-55vs Southern JaguarsDec 29
W91-48vs Missouri TigersDec 23
L80-83vs Nebraska CornhuskersDec 13
W88-80at Ohio State BuckeyesDec 10
W75-62at Tennessee VolunteersDec 7
L61-74at UConn HuskiesNov 28
W87-73vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosNov 25
W98-58vs Long Island University SharksNov 22

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Illinois Fighting Illini	Iowa Hawkeyes
Field goals	28-57	27-66
Field goal %	49	41
Three-pointers	10-28	9-29
Three-point %	36	31
Free throws	9-11	6-6
Free throw %	82	100
Rebounds	38	31
Offensive rebounds	9	10
Defensive rebounds	29	21
Assists	15	19
Steals	7	5
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	12	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	13
Fast-break points	6	11
Points in the paint	36	36
Fouls	11	14
Largest lead	18	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	99	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half39-26David Mirkovic makes driving layup
2nd Half39-29Bennett Stirtz makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tavion Banks assists)
2nd Half42-29Tomislav Ivisic makes 24-foot three point jumper (Keaton Wagler assists)
2nd Half42-31Tavion Banks makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half44-31Andrej Stojakovic makes driving layup
2nd Half44-33Bennett Stirtz makes driving layup
2nd Half47-33Keaton Wagler makes 24-foot three point jumper (David Mirkovic assists)
2nd Half47-35Isaia Howard makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half47-38Alvaro Folgueiras makes 26-foot three point jumper (Isaia Howard assists)
2nd Half50-38Zvonimir Ivisic makes 23-foot three point jumper (David Mirkovic assists)
2nd Half50-41Isaia Howard makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bennett Stirtz assists)
2nd Half53-41Zvonimir Ivisic makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kylan Boswell assists)
2nd Half55-41Andrej Stojakovic makes layup (Keaton Wagler assists)
2nd Half58-41Kylan Boswell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Zvonimir Ivisic assists)
2nd Half58-43Tate Sage makes layup (Kael Combs assists)
2nd Half58-45Tate Sage makes layup (Tavion Banks assists)
2nd Half58-48Cooper Koch makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alvaro Folgueiras assists)
2nd Half61-48Keaton Wagler makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tomislav Ivisic assists)
2nd Half61-51Cooper Koch makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kael Combs assists)
2nd Half61-53Cooper Koch makes driving layup (Tavion Banks assists)
2nd Half62-53Keaton Wagler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-55Tavion Banks makes 2-foot dunk (Tate Sage assists)
2nd Half62-57Tate Sage makes 1-foot dunk (Alvaro Folgueiras assists)
2nd Half65-57Keaton Wagler makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ben Humrichous assists)
2nd Half65-58Alvaro Folgueiras makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-59Alvaro Folgueiras makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-59Kylan Boswell makes layup (David Mirkovic assists)
2nd Half67-61Bennett Stirtz makes layup (Tavion Banks assists)
2nd Half67-63Tavion Banks makes 3-foot dunk (Alvaro Folgueiras assists)
2nd Half69-63Kylan Boswell makes driving layup
2nd Half69-65Tavion Banks makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half70-65Keaton Wagler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-65Keaton Wagler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-66Tate Sage makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-67Tate Sage makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-67Kylan Boswell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-67Kylan Boswell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-69Tavion Banks makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half74-69Keaton Wagler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-69Keaton Wagler makes free throw 2 of 2