Wisconsin decided to shake up a formula that had made it one of the nation’s most consistent programs. The results are evident from the box scores.

Just this week, head coach Brad Underwood was finally able to hold near full practices. More importantly, the Illini appear to be getting healthy at the right time. The game at Michigan on Sunday followed a 20-point win at home against Iowa.

With a win over Michigan on Sunday, the Illini turned a low point into a launching pad for the rest of their season

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.

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin decided to shake up a formula ... re one of the top offenses in the country,” Illinois coach Brad Underwood said after losing at Wisconsin 95-74 on Tuesday.

On Saturday night, the Illini (17-10, 9-8 Big Ten) will suit up against No. 3 Duke (23-3, 15-1 ACC), marking the third consecutive season the Illini have played at MSG and the fifth time overall during Underwood’s tenure. So far, Underwood has compiled a 3-1 record, including three straight top-25 wins at the Garden.