The Wisconsin Badgers fell to the Illinois Fighting Illini 86-80 on Tuesday night.

And if there is one thing the Badgers men's basketball team showed during the early portion of the conference schedule, it’s that the line between victory and defeat is going to be especially thin. Last week the team suffered a three-point loss to Michigan.

Illinois beat No. 20 Wisconsin 86-80 on Tuesday. The Illini were led by Jakucionis, White and Boswell who combined for 66 points in the win.

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard addressed the media following the Badgers’ narrow 3-point loss to Michigan on Tuesday.

Kasparas Jakucionis scored a career-high 24 points, Tre White had 23 points and eight rebounds and Kylan Boswell added 19 points and six assists to lead Illinois to an 86-80 win over No. 20 Wisconsin It was the fourth straight game that Jakucionis scored 20 or more points for the Illini,

Max Klesmit, Wisconsin's senior guard, spoke to reporters following an 86-80 loss to Illinois Tuesday at State Farm Arena in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois showcased its offensive talent in a high-scoring victory over Wisconsin. Key performances included Trey White's turnaround and promising young stars.

After falling out of the AP Top 25, Illinois responded with an 86-80 victory over Wisconsin. It was the Fighting Illini's ninth straight victory over the Badgers. Illinois got an outstanding performance from freshman Kasparas Jakucionis in what was the best game of his young college career.

Fresh off an 88-74 loss to the No. 5 Marquette Golden Eagles, the No. 20 Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Illinois Fighting Illini, with tip-off set for 8:00 p.m. at the State Farm Center on Tuesday.