Ohio State needed extra time to top Illinois Thursday, surviving 68-63 in Champaign despite blowing a 13-point lead in the final six minutes of regulation. JaQuan Lyle's two free throws and Mickey Mitchell's layup in the final 14 seconds helped ice the game.
| TEAM | 1 | 2 | OT | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO STATE | 29 | 29 | 10 | 68 |
| ILLINOIS | 24 | 34 | 5 | 63 |
The two free throws were Lyle's only points in the game.