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Hockey: Ohio sweeps Illinois, seniors end career at Bird Arena on a high note

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Ohio University junior forward Patrick Spellacy shoots towards the goal during Ohio's game against the University of Pittsburgh on January 29, 2016. Ohio won 4-1.

  • Friday: Ohio 7, Illinois 5
    • Bobcats overcame a 4-1 first period deficit
  • Saturday: Ohio 6, Illinois 2

Ohio's 2015-16 current record: 27-7-1

Ohio sent out its oldest starting lineup of the year on Saturday.

Four of its five seniors — with defenseman Tyler Pecka sidelined due to injury — skated to center ice for the opening faceoff.