Illinois runs away from Ohio State for fifth win in six games
Anderson Kimball CHAMPAIGN — A couple of days off did Illinois some good, with the team giving a resounding response after its loss to Indiana.Terr...
Anderson Kimball CHAMPAIGN — A couple of days off did Illinois some good, with the team giving a resounding response after its loss to Indiana.Terrence Shannon Jr. had a game-high 17 points while Illinois beat Ohio State 69-60 on Tuesday. The Illini (14-6, 5-4 Big Ten) held Ohio State (11-9, 3-6) to 36.7% from the field and held freshman and future NBA Draft pick Brice Sensabaugh to just five points in the final 12 minutes. The Illini also outrebounded the Buckeyes 44-30.Ohio State got out to an early lead, but a 9-1 lead led by Shannon gave it back to Illinois.