"We're obviously not washing our hands enough," Underwood said. "We obviously have to do a better job in our building. We're three weeks into this now, and we can't stop it. Maybe

Between the absence of Morez Johnson Jr. (broken wrist) and illnesses slowing down Tomislav Ivisic and Jake Davis, the Illini did what they could to hold on but failed to stay within striking distance, ultimately falling 95-74.

Illinois defeated Wisconsin back on Dec. 10. The Badgers look night and day better since that date and appear to be rounding into dominant form at the exact right time. For more perspective on Wisconsin's ascension, here is everything Illinois head coach Brad Underwood told the media after the game:

Wisconsin basketball outlasted Illinois on Tuesday, avenging an early-season loss. Brad Underwood explained postgame why the teams did not shake hands

While the Fighting Illini were battling both illness and injury entering the contest, the result was a polar opposite to Wisconsin's loss in Champaign earlier this season. The Badgers were outrebounded 40-29 during that 86-80 defeat. On Tuesday, they flipped the script, grabbing 39 rebounds to Illinois' 30.

A program traditionally known for draining the shot clock is scoring at a rate Badgers fans haven’t seen in more than half a century. No. 11 Wisconsin (21-5, 11-4 Big Ten) carries a five-game winning streak into Saturday’s home game with Oregon (19-8, 8-8).

Illinois coach Brad Underwood faced questions Tuesday night after the Fighting Illini fell, 95-74, at Wisconsin and his team refused to shake hands with the Badgers at the end of the game.

Following the tough game, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood spoke with the media ... On differences in Wisconsin now compared to December "No, they're confident. They're playing great.

Illinois basketball is spiraling, and Brad Underwood's frustrations were evident after a historic 110-67 thrashing at the hands of Duke at Madison Square Garden. The Fighting Illini shot just 2-of-26 from 3-point range after missing their first 17 attempts from deep for the game. The 43-point loss is the worst in program history.