Wisconsin at home presents tough test for Illinois

"Now we have to get our mental thoughts together, get focus back, come out of the clouds a little bit and maybe face a tougher task in Wisconsin at the Kohl Center. We know they're going to be difficult. They might be playing as well as anybody in the league."

The Illinois-Wisconsin winner would climb into a share of first place if Michigan State loses to visiting Purdue tonight. The Illini have won four straight, tying a season high, but the Badgers are 13-0 at home.

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