What a night in the Big Ten! The Fighting Illini flexed their new defensive muscle, shutting down Rutgers from the jump—Keaton Wagler led the charge with 17. Meanwhile, Sparty had to grind it out, but Carson Cooper and Jeremy Fears Jr. sparked a comeback over Northwestern. The Big Ten race is getting spicy, with both teams showing why they’re real contenders. Who’s got the edge as January heats up? #Sports #BigTen #Illini