Baer didn't really get in on Iowa's three-point barrage against Illinois in January, although he did knock down a couple. He caught up to his teammates Thursday night in Chicago, shooting 5 of 6 from beyond the arc for 17 points to go with four rebounds and two assists.
Backcourt
Illinois: D
Iowa: A
Ayo Dosunmu's best game at the United Center. A breakout performance for Tevian Jones. Another solid night for Trent Frazier. The Illini were fine offensively, but the number of open Iowa three-pointers was a clear deciding factor in the Hawkeyes' rout.