| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Edward Stockman (fresh) 6 ast. SG - Gary Taylor (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kevin Leland (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. PF - Paul Taylor (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. C - Scott Kinsler (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - William Buntin (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - William Pierson (fresh) 4 pts. SF - David Elkins (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Sam Lamantia (fresh) 2 blk. C - James Brown (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois | David Elkins inbounds the ball | 29-37 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:43 | Illinois | David Elkins works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line | 29-37 |
| 19:42 | Illinois | William Buntin misses the tip | 29-37 |
| 19:40 | Ohio State | Scott Kinsler snags the defensive board | 29-37 |
| 19:19 | Ohio State | Edward Stockman is whistled for traveling | 29-37 |
| 19:01 | Illinois | Sam Lamantia is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Sam Lamantia, team foul #1 | 29-37 |
| 18:34 | Ohio State | Edward Stockman comes up short on the jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Sam Lamantia - foul #2 on Sam Lamantia, team foul #2 | 29-37 |
| 18:34 | Ohio State | Edward Stockman misses the 1st free throw | 29-37 |
| 18:34 | Ohio State | Edward Stockman makes the 2nd free throw | 30-37 |
| 18:19 | Illinois | The jump hook by William Pierson is blocked by Scott Kinsler | 30-37 |
| 18:17 | Illinois | William Pierson tips it but misses | 30-37 |
| 18:16 | Ohio State | Edward Stockman grabs the board | 30-37 |
| 17:50 | Ohio State | Gary Taylor comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 30-37 |
| 17:48 | Illinois | David Elkins gets the rebound | 30-37 |
| 17:37 | Illinois | David Elkins shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 30-37 |
| 17:36 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Paul Taylor | 30-37 |
| 17:09 | Ohio State | William Buntin steals it from Paul Taylor | 30-37 |
| 16:53 | Illinois | William Pierson misses the floater from the free throw line | 30-37 |
| 16:52 | Illinois | David Elkins gets the offensive rebound | 30-37 |
| 16:45 | Illinois | David Elkins is fouled on the floor by Kevin Leland - foul #3 on Kevin Leland, team foul #1 | 30-37 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Mike Emery (SF), Thomas Miller (C) Kevin Leland, Scott Kinsler | |
| Subs | Illinois | Ernest Bode (SF), Edward Wydra (C) David Elkins, James Brown | |
| 16:36 | Illinois | William Buntin misses short on a jumper from the right wing | 30-37 |
| 16:35 | Ohio State | Mike Emery gets the rebound | 30-37 |
| 16:15 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor is hacked by Sam Lamantia - foul #3 on Sam Lamantia, team foul #3 | 30-37 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Floyd Wallace (SG) Gary Taylor | |
| Subs | Illinois | Daniel Wilson (PG), Tommy Hipple (SG), Ho Chio (PF) William Buntin, William Pierson, Sam Lamantia | |
| 15:54 | Ohio State | Mike Emery connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Edward Stockman | 33-37 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Edward Stockman (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 7 ast. SG - Floyd Wallace (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Mike Emery (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Paul Taylor (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - Thomas Miller (fresh) 1 pts. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Daniel Wilson (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Tommy Hipple (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Ernest Bode (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Ho Chio (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Edward Wydra (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:32 | Illinois | Daniel Wilson is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Daniel Wilson, team foul #4 | 33-37 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Kevin Leland (SG), James Bacote (PF) Floyd Wallace, Paul Taylor | |
| Subs | Illinois | David Elkins (SF) Ernest Bode | |
| 15:03 | Ohio State | Mike Emery hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 33-37 |
| 15:02 | Ohio State | Thomas Miller pulls down the offensive rebound | 33-37 |
| 14:38 | Ohio State | Edward Wydra is called for the reach on Thomas Miller - foul #2 on Edward Wydra, team foul #5 | 33-37 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Gary Taylor (PG), Paul Taylor (PF), Scott Kinsler (C) Edward Stockman, James Bacote, Thomas Miller | |
| Subs | Illinois | William Buntin (PG), William Pierson (SG) Daniel Wilson, Tommy Hipple | |
| 14:24 | Ohio State | Mike Emery comes up short on the turnaround from the baseline but the foul's on Edward Wydra - foul #3 on Edward Wydra, team foul #6 | 33-37 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Illinois | James Brown (C) Edward Wydra | |
| 14:24 | Ohio State | Mike Emery makes the 1st free throw | 34-37 |
| 14:24 | Ohio State | Mike Emery misses the 2nd free throw | 34-37 |
| 14:24 | Illinois | James Brown pulls down the rebound | 34-37 |
| 14:03 | Illinois | William Pierson connects on the open 3 from the right corner on a great pass from David Elkins | 34-40 |
| 13:34 | Ohio State | Scott Kinsler knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by Gary Taylor | 36-40 |
| 13:21 | Illinois | William Pierson knocks in the runner from the baseline on a nice dish by Ho Chio and he's fouled by Kevin Leland - foul #4 on Kevin Leland, team foul #2 | 36-42 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Edward Stockman (PG), Floyd Wallace (SF) Kevin Leland, Mike Emery | |
| Subs | Illinois | Ernest Bode (SF) David Elkins | |
| 13:21 | Illinois | William Pierson makes the free throw | 36-43 |
| 13:05 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing | 36-43 |
| 13:04 | Illinois | James Brown grabs the defensive rebound | 36-43 |
| 12:38 | Illinois | Ernest Bode buries a jumper in the paint on a great pass from William Pierson | 36-45 |
| 12:18 | Ohio State | Ernest Bode is called for the reach on Floyd Wallace - foul #1 on Ernest Bode, team foul #7 | 36-45 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Kevin Leland (SF) Gary Taylor | |
| Subs | Illinois | David Elkins (SF), Sam Lamantia (PF), Edward Wydra (C) Ernest Bode, Ho Chio, James Brown | |
| 12:18 | Ohio State | Floyd Wallace misses the 1st free throw | 36-45 |
| 12:18 | Illinois | Edward Wydra grabs the board | 36-45 |
| 12:00 | Illinois | William Pierson knocks in the jumper from the free throw line | 36-47 |
| 11:38 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor knocks in the driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by Floyd Wallace | 38-47 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Edward Stockman (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 7 ast. SG - Floyd Wallace (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kevin Leland (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. PF - Paul Taylor (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. C - Scott Kinsler (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - William Buntin (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - William Pierson (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - David Elkins (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Sam Lamantia (fresh) 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Edward Wydra (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:10 | Illinois | Edward Wydra misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 38-47 |
| 11:09 | Illinois | Sam Lamantia grabs the offensive board | 38-47 |
| 11:01 | Illinois | William Pierson scores on a floater from the right side set up by William Buntin | 38-49 |
| 10:36 | Ohio State | Kevin Leland can't connect on a jumper in the paint but he's hacked by Sam Lamantia - foul #4 on Sam Lamantia, team foul #8 | 38-49 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Gary Taylor (PG), Mike Emery (SF), James Bacote (PF), Thomas Miller (C) Edward Stockman, Floyd Wallace, Paul Taylor, Scott Kinsler | |
| Subs | Illinois | Daniel Wilson (PG), Tommy Hipple (SG), Ho Chio (PF) William Buntin, William Pierson, Sam Lamantia | |
| 10:36 | Ohio State | Kevin Leland makes the 1st free throw | 39-49 |
| 10:36 | Ohio State | Kevin Leland misses the 2nd free throw | 39-49 |
| 10:36 | Illinois | Ho Chio grabs the defensive rebound | 39-49 |
| 10:31 | Illinois | David Elkins misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 39-49 |
| 10:29 | Illinois | Daniel Wilson gets the offensive rebound | 39-49 |
| 10:22 | Illinois | Ho Chio shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the fadeaway near the basket set up by Edward Wydra | 39-51 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 10:18 | Ohio State | Mike Emery can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 39-51 |
| 10:16 | Illinois | Daniel Wilson pulls down the rebound | 39-51 |
| 09:56 | Illinois | Edward Wydra jams it set up by David Elkins out of the doubleteam and he's fouled by Gary Taylor - foul #2 on Gary Taylor, team foul #3 | 39-53 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Illinois | Ernest Bode (SF) David Elkins | |
| 09:56 | Illinois | Edward Wydra makes the free throw | 39-54 |
| 09:36 | Ohio State | Tommy Hipple picks off the pass by Thomas Miller | 39-54 |
| 09:28 | Illinois | Ho Chio splits the doubleteam but misses short on a turnaround from the baseline | 39-54 |
| 09:27 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Kevin Leland | 39-54 |
| 09:21 | Ohio State | Gary Taylor misses the 3 from the right wing | 39-54 |
| 09:19 | Ohio State | James Bacote snags the offensive board | 39-54 |
| 09:11 | Ohio State | Kevin Leland throws it down | 41-54 |
| 08:48 | Illinois | Ho Chio misses the dunk attempt but the foul's on James Bacote - foul #1 on James Bacote, team foul #4 | 41-54 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Edward Stockman (PG), Paul Taylor (PF) Kevin Leland, James Bacote | |
| Subs | Illinois | William Buntin (PG), William Pierson (SG), David Elkins (SF), James Brown (C) Daniel Wilson, Tommy Hipple, Ernest Bode, Edward Wydra | |
| 08:48 | Illinois | Ho Chio makes the 1st free throw | 41-55 |
| 08:48 | Illinois | Ho Chio misses the 2nd free throw | 41-55 |
| 08:48 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor grabs the board | 41-55 |
| 08:31 | Ohio State | Mike Emery makes the driving attempt in the paint on a great pass from Gary Taylor | 43-55 |
| 08:22 | Illinois | William Pierson slams it home | 43-57 |
| 08:09 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor buries a pull-up jumper from the left side | 45-57 |
| 07:51 | Illinois | William Buntin scores on a runner from the right block on a great pass from William Pierson | 45-59 |
| 07:29 | Ohio State | Mike Emery misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 45-59 |
| 07:27 | Ohio State | Edward Stockman tips it but misses | 45-59 |
| 07:25 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Ho Chio | 45-59 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Edward Stockman (fresh) 1 pts. 7 ast. SG - Gary Taylor (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Mike Emery (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Paul Taylor (fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. C - Thomas Miller (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - William Buntin (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - William Pierson (fresh) 16 pts. 2 ast. SF - David Elkins (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Ho Chio (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - James Brown (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 07:06 | Illinois | Ho Chio misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 45-59 |
| 07:04 | Ohio State | Gary Taylor grabs the board | 45-59 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 07:00 | Ohio State | Mike Emery blows the layup | 45-59 |
| 06:59 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Ho Chio | 45-59 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 06:35 | Illinois | Thomas Miller denies the turnaround by William Pierson | 45-59 |
| 06:33 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor grabs the board | 45-59 |
| 06:18 | Ohio State | Ho Chio picks off the pass by Paul Taylor | 45-59 |
| 05:49 | Illinois | William Pierson misses the easy layup | 45-59 |
| 05:47 | Ohio State | Gary Taylor snags the defensive board | 45-59 |
| 05:47 | Ohio State | Ohio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 45-59 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Kevin Leland (SF), Scott Kinsler (C) Mike Emery, Thomas Miller | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 05:34 | Ohio State | Gary Taylor is fouled on the floor by Ho Chio - foul #4 on Ho Chio, team foul #9 | 45-59 |
| 05:34 | Ohio State | Gary Taylor makes the 1st free throw | 46-59 |
| 05:34 | Ohio State | Gary Taylor makes the 2nd free throw | 47-59 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 05:16 | Illinois | David Elkins is hacked by Paul Taylor - foul #2 on Paul Taylor, team foul #5 | 47-59 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Illinois | Edward Wydra (C) James Brown | |
| 05:05 | Illinois | William Pierson misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane | 47-59 |
| 05:03 | Ohio State | Scott Kinsler gets the rebound | 47-59 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 04:39 | Ohio State | Scott Kinsler drills a shot near the basket | 49-59 |
| 04:14 | Illinois | Kevin Leland steps in front of the David Elkins pass as he passes out of a doubleteam | 49-59 |
| 04:09 | Ohio State | Kevin Leland blows the layup | 49-59 |
| 04:08 | Ohio State | Scott Kinsler snags the offensive board | 49-59 |
| 03:49 | Ohio State | Kevin Leland misses the dunk | 49-59 |
| 03:47 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor tips it home | 51-59 |
| 03:19 | Illinois | William Buntin's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 51-59 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Mike Emery (SF) Gary Taylor | |
| Subs | Illinois | Daniel Wilson (PG), Ernest Bode (SF), Sam Lamantia (PF), James Brown (C) William Buntin, David Elkins, Ho Chio, Edward Wydra | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Edward Stockman (fresh) 1 pts. 7 ast. SG - Kevin Leland (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SF - Mike Emery (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Paul Taylor (fresh) 17 pts. 6 reb. C - Scott Kinsler (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Daniel Wilson (fresh) 1 ast. SG - William Pierson (fresh) 16 pts. 2 ast. SF - Ernest Bode (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Sam Lamantia (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. C - James Brown (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 03:12 | Ohio State | William Pierson steals the ball from Mike Emery | 51-59 |
| 02:45 | Illinois | Scott Kinsler picks off the pass by William Pierson | 51-59 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 02:33 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor can't connect on a jump hook from the right block but the foul's on Ernest Bode - foul #2 on Ernest Bode, team foul #10 | 51-59 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Floyd Wallace (SG), Thomas Miller (C) Kevin Leland, Scott Kinsler | |
| Subs | Illinois | Tommy Hipple (SG) William Pierson | |
| 02:33 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor misses the 1st free throw | 51-59 |
| 02:33 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor makes the 2nd free throw | 52-59 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 02:31 | Illinois | Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 52-59 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Gary Taylor (SG), Kevin Leland (SF) Floyd Wallace, Mike Emery | |
| Subs | Illinois | William Buntin (PG), William Pierson (SG), David Elkins (SF), Ho Chio (PF) Daniel Wilson, Tommy Hipple, Ernest Bode, Sam Lamantia | |
| 02:19 | Illinois | William Pierson misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 52-59 |
| 02:18 | Ohio State | Kevin Leland snags the defensive board | 52-59 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 02:06 | Ohio State | Kevin Leland misses the shot from the left wing | 52-59 |
| 02:05 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor tips it but misses | 52-59 |
| 02:03 | Illinois | David Elkins pulls down the rebound | 52-59 |
| 01:41 | Illinois | David Elkins splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 52-59 |
| 01:40 | Illinois | James Brown hits the follow up shot | 52-61 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:33 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor misses the lay-in but the foul's on James Brown - foul #3 on James Brown, team foul #11 | 52-61 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Scott Kinsler (C) Thomas Miller | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 01:33 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor makes the 1st free throw | 53-61 |
| 01:33 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor makes the 2nd free throw | 54-61 |
| 01:18 | Illinois | William Pierson drills a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by David Elkins | 54-64 |
| 01:02 | Ohio State | James Brown is called for the reach on Kevin Leland - foul #4 on James Brown, team foul #12 | 54-64 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Floyd Wallace (SG), Mike Emery (SF), James Bacote (PF), Thomas Miller (C) Edward Stockman, Gary Taylor, Paul Taylor, Scott Kinsler | |
| Subs | Illinois | Daniel Wilson (PG), Tommy Hipple (SG), Ernest Bode (SF), Sam Lamantia (PF), Edward Wydra (C) William Buntin, William Pierson, David Elkins, Ho Chio, James Brown | |
| 01:02 | Ohio State | Kevin Leland misses the 1st free throw | 54-64 |
| 01:02 | Ohio State | Kevin Leland makes the 2nd free throw | 55-64 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:59 | Illinois | Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 55-64 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Edward Stockman (PG), Gary Taylor (SG), Paul Taylor (PF), Scott Kinsler (C) Floyd Wallace, Mike Emery, James Bacote, Thomas Miller | |
| Subs | Illinois | William Buntin (PG), William Pierson (SG), David Elkins (SF), Ho Chio (PF), James Brown (C) Daniel Wilson, Tommy Hipple, Ernest Bode, Sam Lamantia, Edward Wydra | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:57 | Illinois | David Elkins is fouled on the floor by Gary Taylor - foul #3 on Gary Taylor, team foul #6 | 55-64 |
| 00:54 | Illinois | Ho Chio is fouled on the floor by Kevin Leland - foul #5 on Kevin Leland, team foul #7 | 55-64 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Mike Emery (SF) Kevin Leland | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 00:54 | Illinois | Ho Chio misses the 1st free throw | 55-64 |
| 00:54 | Ohio State | Scott Kinsler grabs the board | 55-64 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:48 | Ohio State | Mike Emery drills a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Scott Kinsler | 58-64 |
| 00:45 | Illinois | Gary Taylor is called for the reach on William Pierson in the backcourt - foul #4 on Gary Taylor, team foul #8 | 58-64 |
| 00:45 | Illinois | William Pierson misses the 1st free throw | 58-64 |
| 00:45 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor grabs the board | 58-64 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:38 | Ohio State | Mike Emery can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 58-64 |
| 00:36 | Illinois | James Brown gets the rebound | 58-64 |
| 00:33 | Illinois | Gary Taylor is called for the reach on James Brown in the backcourt - foul #5 on Gary Taylor, team foul #9 | 58-64 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Floyd Wallace (SG) Gary Taylor | |
| Subs | Illinois | Daniel Wilson (PG) William Buntin | |
| 00:33 | Illinois | James Brown misses the 1st free throw | 58-64 |
| 00:33 | Ohio State | Mike Emery gets the rebound | 58-64 |
| 00:33 | Ohio State | Ohio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 58-64 |
| 00:26 | Ohio State | Edward Stockman's pass is intercepted by William Pierson | 58-64 |
| 00:23 | Illinois | William Pierson banks in the layup | 58-66 |
| 00:23 | Ohio State | Ohio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 58-66 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Illinois | William Buntin (PG) Daniel Wilson | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:17 | Ohio State | Mike Emery makes the 3pt shot from the right wing | 61-66 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:16 | Illinois | Edward Stockman is called for the reach on David Elkins in the backcourt - foul #2 on Edward Stockman, team foul #10 | 61-66 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Illinois | Daniel Wilson (PG) William Buntin | |
| 00:16 | Illinois | David Elkins misses the 1st free throw | 61-66 |
| 00:16 | Illinois | David Elkins makes the 2nd free throw | 61-67 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:12 | Ohio State | Ohio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 61-67 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Illinois | William Buntin (PG) Daniel Wilson | |
| 00:08 | Ohio State | Edward Stockman hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 61-67 |
| 00:06 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor gets the offensive rebound | 61-67 |
| 00:04 | Ohio State | Floyd Wallace connects on the 3pt shot from straight away | 64-67 |
| 00:02 | Illinois | Floyd Wallace is called for the reach on David Elkins in the backcourt - foul #1 on Floyd Wallace, team foul #11 | 64-67 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Illinois | Daniel Wilson (PG) William Buntin | |
| 00:02 | Illinois | David Elkins makes the 1st free throw | 64-68 |
| 00:02 | Illinois | David Elkins misses the 2nd free throw | 64-68 |
| 00:02 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Paul Taylor | 64-68 |
| 00:02 | Ohio State | Ohio State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 64-68 |
| 00:00 | Ohio State | Floyd Wallace misses badly on a halfcourt shot | 64-68 |