blog posts Illini down Badgers for top spot in Big Ten Feb 3, 2022 9:00 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsVictory, Illinois, Varsity! Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images In a battle of top-ranked teams with first place in the Big Ten on the line, the No. 18 Fighting Illini took down the No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers 80-67 Wednesday evening, with Kofi Cockburn erupting for 37 points and 12 rebounds. Share on Facebook Tweet Email