Ohio State survives second half comeback from Fighting Illini, escapes Champaign with overtime win.
Early on it looked like it was going to be another instance of Ohio State getting blown out on the road, as Illinois jumped out to an 8-0 lead less than three minutes into the game. Early on it looked like the Buckeyes were going to have to try and survive another three-point barrage from the Fighting Illini, with Illinois hitting two three-pointers to jump out to the quick lead.
After A.J. Harris and Daniel Giddens both made their second consecutive start for the Buckeyes, Thad Matta tried to shake things up by putting in JaQuan Lyle and Trevor Thompson following a timeout with 17:20 to go in the first half.