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Visit ESPN for the game recap of the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers NCAAM basketball game on January 28, 2023

The Fighting Illini won their second-straight game thanks to a career-high 26 points from Matthew Mayer and a stout defensive effort.

Matthew Mayer scored 18 of his career-high 26 points in the second half as surging Illinois pulled away for a 61-51 victory over host Wisconsin on Saturday in Madison, Wis.

Illinois has turned to face the strange.

Wisconsin looks for revenge from a 79-69 loss to Illinois earlier this month.

The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team lost to the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday, Jan. 28. It was the team's sixth straight loss to Illinois.

Winners of five of its last six games, Illinois next plays at Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon (2 p.m. CT, FOX).

Illini freshman guard Jayden Epps on Tuesday made his second career start.

Matthew Mayer scored 18 of his career-high 26 points in the second half and Illinois defeated Wisconsin 61-51

Matthew Mayer scored 18 of his career-high 26 points in the second half and Illinois defeated Wisconsin 61-51