Coleman Hawkins Powers Illinois to Milestone 1,000th Big Ten Win Over Iowa

With a career-high 30 points from Hawkins, Illinois rallies to defeat Iowa 95-85, maintaining second place in the Big Ten.

Coleman Hawkins led No. 12 Illinois to a 95-85 victory over Iowa with a career-high 30 points, marking the program's 1,000th Big Ten win.
The Illini rallied from a seven-point deficit in the second half, with Nico Moretti contributing key points in the rally.
Illinois' defense has struggled in February, giving up at least 80 points in five of its six games this month.
The win keeps Illinois in second place in the Big Ten, two games behind No. 3 Purdue.
Illinois has won 20 or more games in five consecutive seasons under coach Brad Underwood.