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Iowa Basketball: Hawkeyes Remain Near The Bottom Of The Big Ten

By Kenny Levine

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 09: Head coach Fran McCaffery of the Iowa Hawkeyes argues a call against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half in the second round of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Verizon Center on March 9, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 09: Head coach Fran McCaffery of the Iowa Hawkeyes argues a call against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half in the second round of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Verizon Center on March 9, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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14. Illinois (11-11, 1-8)
Last Week: 14

CHAMPAIGN, IL – JANUARY 22: Michael Finke
CHAMPAIGN, IL – JANUARY 22: Michael Finke /

Illinois finally was able to get a win.  The Illini had been so close in many of its conference games but could not put the finishing touches on a victory.  The Illini stuck around but were never really in the game on Monday in a loss to Michigan State.  However, on Wednesday the Illini finally got into the win column.  Despite a significant second half scoring drought, and missed free-throws at the end of the game, Illinois was able to defeat Indiana 73-71 on Tuesday.

Even though the team was 0-8, it was apparent that the team was at least competitive in most of the games.  However, one win still does not knock them out of the 14th spot in the rankings.  Illinois has another winnable game this week.  Tuesday night, Illinois will host Rutgers in Champaign followed by a trip to Columbus to take on Ohio State.

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