MIKE LUCAS Senior Writer

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations after No. 10 Wisconsin earned a 57-43 road win against Illinois at State Farm Center on Tuesday night.

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LUCAS' FIVE TAKES:

Champaign again brings the best out of Khalil Iverson (Doesn't it for us all?) Last year: 10 pts, 5 rebs. Had 6 pts (2 triples) 3 stl, 2 blk

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 1, 2017

UW's fast start (16-2) buried Illinois tho 2ndH surge narrowed deficit to 6 points before Zak Showalter's 3 triggered 9-1 run & close out

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 1, 2017

Greg Gard rewarded Aaron Moesch with 4 minutes and Moesch responded with 3 off. rebs. Staying ready is key with a coach who will use bench

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 1, 2017

Quick turnaround/travel didn't affect defensive intensity/rotations. Illinois was aver 83 pts at home & had won 10 of 12. Tired legs at end

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 1, 2017

Illinois opened game with single coverage on Ethan Happ. Not a good plan. Went to doubling & took more physical approach. But Happ adapted

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 1, 2017

Sunday game will allow for a couple of much needed days off. Schedule favorable especially with only meetings vs Maryland and NW in Madison

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 1, 2017