Carver-Hawkeye Arena is about to get loud and gold as Iowa hosts Illinois in a high-stakes Big Ten clash. Both teams are 12-3, but Illinois rolls in on a four-game win streak and is out-rebounding opponents by double digits. Iowa, still looking for a true road win, is counting on Bennett Stirtz’s hot hand—he’s averaging 18 points and just dropped 21 in the second half against Minnesota. With both teams’ defenses holding opponents under 70 points, this one could come down to who controls the boards and finds that extra gear. Who’s got the edge? #Sports #IowaBasketball #IllinoisBasketball