Iowa City, Iowa — A late comeback by Iowa fell short in an 87-83 loss to Illinois.
Once again it was the Illini strength that was the difference as they enjoyed a 52-23 rebounding advantage, including 19 offensive boards. Iowa coach Fran McCaffery.
Iowa press got the Hawkeyes back in the game as they forced 18 Illini turnovers.
Iowa drops to 0-2 in the Big Ten with the losses coming to two of the teams expected to contend for the title.
After returning from an ankle injury Keegan Murray got it going late and finished with 19 points.
Iowa is 7-2 and visits Iowa State Thursday night.
