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Final -
 12/17/2025
54
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#10 Ohio State 26 28 54
Illinois 21 30 51
51
Ohio State (13-3, 5-1)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cWilliam Williams 27 1-2 0-0 0-0 2 5 0 1 1 0 2 2
pfJames Willson 25 7-13 1-3 1-2 3 6 1 2 1 0 1 16
sgThomas Lanski 33 2-4 1-2 0-0 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 5
sgGeorge Graves 32 5-10 3-7 2-2 2 3 4 1 0 0 2 15
pgLeroy Wheat 28 1-4 0-2 0-0 0 1 3 4 0 0 1 2
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfCharles Owens 22 3-6 0-1 4-4 0 1 1 1 0 0 2 10
pgWesley Boyd 14 2-4 0-0 0-0 2 2 4 1 0 0 0 4
pfDavid Allen 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0
sfRichard Austin 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0
Totals 200 21-43 5-15 7-8 9 25 14 12 3 3 9 54
Percentages   .488 .333 .875                

Illinois (13-3, 4-2)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfRickey Anderson 26 0-1 0-0 0-0 2 4 0 1 1 1 0 0
sfSamuel Birdsell 28 3-4 0-1 0-0 2 7 1 0 1 0 2 6
sgShane Ferguson 26 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 2 0 2 0 0 3 0
sfEddie Gerhard 30 4-12 0-1 4-4 2 4 2 1 1 0 5 12
sgBrian Shea 26 3-10 2-7 0-0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgRichard Kruse 18 4-10 3-6 0-0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 11
cHenry Lambright 17 2-3 0-0 1-1 4 5 0 1 1 0 1 5
cRyan Linkous 15 3-6 0-0 3-3 2 3 0 1 1 1 2 9
pgScott Staton 13 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
cArthur Drown 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 19-48 5-17 8-8 12 26 4 10 8 2 15 51
Percentages   .396 .294 1.000                

OSU
26
10-21
1-7
5-5
4
12
5
6
2
2
6
12
7
6
2
10
28
11-22
4-8
2-3
5
13
9
6
1
1
3
10
4
4
0
4
54
21-43
5-15
7-8
9
25
14
12
3
3
9
22
11
10
2
14
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
UI
21
7-20
1-7
6-6
4
11
2
7
5
1
8
6
5
6
2
9
30
12-28
4-10
2-2
8
15
2
3
3
1
7
12
9
13
0
16
51
19-48
5-17
8-8
12
26
4
10
8
2
15
18
14
19
2
25
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf James Willson Ohio State
16 Points, 6 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupOhio State
 PG - Leroy Wheat (fresh)
 SG - George Graves (fresh)
 SF - Thomas Lanski (fresh)
 PF - James Willson (fresh)
 C - William Williams (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Brian Shea (fresh)
 SG - Eddie Gerhard (fresh)
 SF - Shane Ferguson (fresh)
 PF - Samuel Birdsell (fresh)
 C - Rickey Anderson (fresh)
 
20:00IllinoisRickey Anderson wins the tip0-0
Game PlanOhio StateOhio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
19:40IllinoisEddie Gerhard can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by George Graves - foul #1 on George Graves, team foul #10-0
19:40IllinoisEddie Gerhard makes the 1st free throw0-1
19:40IllinoisEddie Gerhard makes the 2nd free throw0-2
19:24Ohio StateJames Willson misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing0-2
19:23Ohio StateWilliam Williams hits the follow up shot2-2
18:54IllinoisEddie Gerhard comes up short on the jumpshot from the left wing2-2
18:53Ohio StateThomas Lanski gets the rebound2-2
18:24Ohio StateThomas Lanski hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away2-2
18:22Ohio StateGeorge Graves tips it back up and in4-2
18:13IllinoisEddie Gerhard buries a floater from the left wing4-4
17:44Ohio StateGeorge Graves is hacked by Samuel Birdsell - foul #1 on Samuel Birdsell, team foul #14-4
17:22Ohio StateLeroy Wheat throws a bad pass out of bounds4-4
16:59IllinoisBrian Shea misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner4-4
16:58IllinoisRickey Anderson pulls down the offensive rebound4-4
16:38IllinoisEddie Gerhard misses the fadeaway from the left wing4-4
16:36Ohio StateThomas Lanski pulls down the rebound4-4
16:10Ohio StateThomas Lanski clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane4-4
16:08IllinoisSamuel Birdsell snags the defensive board4-4
15:43IllinoisBrian Shea's pass is off the mark and out of bounds4-4
SubsOhio State
Charles Owens (PF)
James Willson
 
SubsIllinois
Richard Kruse (PG), Scott Staton (SF), Ryan Linkous (PF), Henry Lambright (C)
Brian Shea, Shane Ferguson, Samuel Birdsell, Rickey Anderson
 
LineupOhio State
 PG - Leroy Wheat (fresh)
 SG - George Graves (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Thomas Lanski (fresh)
 PF - Charles Owens (fresh)
 C - William Williams (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Richard Kruse (fresh)
 SG - Eddie Gerhard (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Scott Staton (fresh)
 PF - Ryan Linkous (fresh)
 C - Henry Lambright (fresh)
 
15:26Ohio StateGeorge Graves misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing4-4
15:25IllinoisHenry Lambright gets the rebound4-4
15:01IllinoisEddie Gerhard is fouled on the floor by William Williams - foul #1 on William Williams, team foul #24-4
SubsOhio State
David Allen (PF)
William Williams
 
SubsIllinois 
14:41IllinoisRyan Linkous is called for a charge - foul #1 on Ryan Linkous, team foul #24-4
SubsOhio State
Wesley Boyd (PG)
Leroy Wheat
 
SubsIllinois
Samuel Birdsell (SG)
Eddie Gerhard
 
14:38Ohio StateSamuel Birdsell steals the ball from Wesley Boyd in the backcourt4-4
14:18IllinoisRichard Kruse hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side4-4
14:17IllinoisHenry Lambright grabs the offensive board4-4
13:51IllinoisRichard Kruse can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away4-4
13:50IllinoisHenry Lambright grabs the offensive board4-4
13:33IllinoisRyan Linkous hits the finger roll and he's hacked by David Allen - foul #1 on David Allen, team foul #34-6
SubsOhio State
Leroy Wheat (PG), James Willson (PF), William Williams (C)
Wesley Boyd, David Allen, Charles Owens
 
SubsIllinois
Brian Shea (PG), Shane Ferguson (SF), Rickey Anderson (C)
Richard Kruse, Scott Staton, Henry Lambright
 
13:33IllinoisRyan Linkous makes the free throw4-7
13:15Ohio StateJames Willson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner4-7
13:13Ohio StateJames Willson gets the offensive rebound4-7
13:05Ohio StateJames Willson's layup is rejected by Ryan Linkous4-7
13:04IllinoisRyan Linkous grabs the board4-7
12:35IllinoisBrian Shea misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing4-7
12:33Ohio StateJames Willson grabs the defensive rebound4-7
12:27Ohio StateJames Willson clanks a turnaround from the right block4-7
12:25IllinoisThe rebound goes to Samuel Birdsell4-7
12:07IllinoisGeorge Graves is called for the reach on Samuel Birdsell - foul #2 on George Graves, team foul #44-7
SubsOhio State
Charles Owens (SF)
George Graves
 
SubsIllinois
Eddie Gerhard (SG)
Ryan Linkous
 
11:48IllinoisShane Ferguson can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing4-7
11:47Ohio StateWilliam Williams snags the defensive board4-7
11:24Ohio StateJames Willson hits a fadeaway from the left block and he's fouled by Eddie Gerhard - foul #1 on Eddie Gerhard, team foul #36-7
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Henry Lambright (PF)
Samuel Birdsell
 
11:24Ohio StateJames Willson makes the free throw7-7
LineupOhio State
 PG - Leroy Wheat (fresh)
 SG - Thomas Lanski (fairly fresh)
 SF - Charles Owens (fresh)
 PF - James Willson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - William Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Brian Shea (fresh)
 SG - Eddie Gerhard (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Shane Ferguson (fresh)
 PF - Henry Lambright (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Rickey Anderson (fresh)
 
10:58IllinoisEddie Gerhard misses the floater in the lane but he's fouled by Charles Owens - foul #1 on Charles Owens, team foul #57-7
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Ryan Linkous (PF)
Henry Lambright
 
10:58IllinoisEddie Gerhard makes the 1st free throw7-8
10:58IllinoisEddie Gerhard makes the 2nd free throw7-9
10:33Ohio StateBrian Shea picks off the pass by Thomas Lanski7-9
10:30IllinoisBrian Shea hits the finger roll7-11
10:09Ohio StateLeroy Wheat misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner7-11
10:08Ohio StateJames Willson tips it in9-11
09:47IllinoisRickey Anderson misses short on a shot from the right side9-11
09:45Ohio StateCharles Owens gets the rebound9-11
09:16Ohio StateCharles Owens is hacked by Ryan Linkous - foul #2 on Ryan Linkous, team foul #49-11
SubsOhio State
Wesley Boyd (SG), Richard Austin (SF), David Allen (PF)
Thomas Lanski, James Willson, William Williams
 
SubsIllinois
Richard Kruse (PG), Scott Staton (SF), Samuel Birdsell (PF), Henry Lambright (C)
Brian Shea, Shane Ferguson, Ryan Linkous, Rickey Anderson
 
09:01Ohio StateRichard Kruse takes the ball from Leroy Wheat9-11
08:32IllinoisThe jump hook by Eddie Gerhard is blocked by David Allen9-11
08:31Ohio StateRichard Austin grabs the board9-11
08:15Ohio StateCharles Owens buries a fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Leroy Wheat and he's fouled by Scott Staton - foul #1 on Scott Staton, team foul #511-11
SubsOhio State
Thomas Lanski (PG)
Leroy Wheat
 
SubsIllinois 
08:15Ohio StateCharles Owens makes the free throw12-11
07:54IllinoisRichard Kruse misses the dunk attempt12-11
07:53IllinoisHenry Lambright snags the offensive board12-11
07:35IllinoisRichard Kruse connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Eddie Gerhard12-14
07:06Ohio StateWesley Boyd misses long on a jumpshot from the free throw line12-14
07:05IllinoisEddie Gerhard grabs the board12-14
LineupOhio State
 PG - Thomas Lanski (fairly fresh)
 SG - Wesley Boyd (fresh)
 SF - Richard Austin (fresh)
 PF - David Allen (fresh)
 C - Charles Owens (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Richard Kruse (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Eddie Gerhard (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Scott Staton (fresh)
 PF - Samuel Birdsell (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Henry Lambright (fresh) 4 reb.
 
06:47IllinoisThe short jumper by Eddie Gerhard is denied by David Allen12-14
06:46Ohio StateThe rebound goes to Thomas Lanski12-14
06:27Ohio StateEddie Gerhard picks off the pass by Charles Owens12-14
06:14IllinoisRichard Austin takes the ball from Scott Staton12-14
06:10Ohio StateWesley Boyd lays it in on a nice dish by Richard Austin14-14
05:48IllinoisHenry Lambright throws a bad pass out of bounds14-14
SubsOhio State
Leroy Wheat (PG), George Graves (SG), James Willson (PF), William Williams (C)
Wesley Boyd, Richard Austin, David Allen, Charles Owens
 
SubsIllinois
Brian Shea (PG), Shane Ferguson (SF), Rickey Anderson (C)
Eddie Gerhard, Scott Staton, Henry Lambright
 
05:31Ohio StateLeroy Wheat knocks in the floater from the right side16-14
05:04IllinoisRichard Kruse loses the ball out of bounds16-14
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Henry Lambright (PF)
Samuel Birdsell
 
04:35Ohio StateJames Willson misses long on a jumper from the left side16-14
04:33IllinoisRickey Anderson pulls down the rebound16-14
04:13IllinoisRichard Kruse clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing16-14
04:11Ohio StateThomas Lanski gets the rebound16-14
03:49Ohio StateLeroy Wheat loses the dribble to Henry Lambright16-14
03:33IllinoisRichard Kruse is called for traveling16-14
SubsOhio State
Charles Owens (SF)
Thomas Lanski
 
SubsIllinois
Eddie Gerhard (SG), Samuel Birdsell (PF)
Richard Kruse, Henry Lambright
 
03:12Ohio StateLeroy Wheat is fouled on the floor by Shane Ferguson - foul #1 on Shane Ferguson, team foul #616-14
03:05Ohio StateGeorge Graves comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing16-14
03:04IllinoisThe rebound goes to Samuel Birdsell16-14
LineupOhio State
 PG - Leroy Wheat (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - George Graves (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Charles Owens (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - James Willson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - William Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Brian Shea (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Eddie Gerhard (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Shane Ferguson (fresh)
 PF - Samuel Birdsell (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Rickey Anderson (fresh) 2 reb.
 
02:43IllinoisShane Ferguson's pass is intercepted by William Williams16-14
02:14Ohio StateCharles Owens drills a driving attempt from the right block on a nice dish by Leroy Wheat and he's fouled by Eddie Gerhard - foul #2 on Eddie Gerhard, team foul #718-14
SubsOhio State
Wesley Boyd (PG), Richard Austin (SF), David Allen (PF)
Leroy Wheat, James Willson, William Williams
 
SubsIllinois
Richard Kruse (PG), Ryan Linkous (PF), Henry Lambright (C)
Brian Shea, Shane Ferguson, Rickey Anderson
 
02:14Ohio StateCharles Owens makes the free throw19-14
01:50IllinoisEddie Gerhard buries a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Samuel Birdsell19-16
01:31Ohio StateGeorge Graves makes the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Wesley Boyd22-16
01:09IllinoisEddie Gerhard connects on the pull-up jumper from the right side22-18
00:55Ohio StateCharles Owens misses badly on a floater from the free throw line but he's fouled by Henry Lambright - foul #1 on Henry Lambright, team foul #822-18
SubsOhio State
Leroy Wheat (PG), Thomas Lanski (SF), William Williams (C)
Wesley Boyd, Richard Austin, David Allen
 
SubsIllinois
Brian Shea (PG)
Ryan Linkous
 
00:55Ohio StateCharles Owens makes the 1st free throw23-18
00:55Ohio StateCharles Owens makes the 2nd free throw24-18
00:26IllinoisHenry Lambright jams it and he's fouled by William Williams - foul #2 on William Williams, team foul #624-20
SubsOhio State
James Willson (PF)
Charles Owens
 
SubsIllinois
Shane Ferguson (SF), Rickey Anderson (C)
Eddie Gerhard, Richard Kruse
 
00:26IllinoisHenry Lambright makes the free throw24-21
00:03Ohio StateGeorge Graves buries a shot from the right wing on a great pass from James Willson26-21
00:00IllinoisBrian Shea can't connect on a halfcourt shot26-21
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupOhio State
 PG - Leroy Wheat (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - George Graves (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Thomas Lanski (fresh)
 PF - James Willson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - William Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Brian Shea (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Eddie Gerhard (fresh) 10 pts.
 SF - Shane Ferguson (fresh)
 PF - Samuel Birdsell (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Rickey Anderson (fresh) 2 reb.
 
20:00Ohio StateThomas Lanski inbounds the ball26-21
Game PlanOhio StateOhio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) 
19:31Ohio StateGeorge Graves travels with the ball26-21
19:11IllinoisSamuel Birdsell is hacked by James Willson - foul #1 on James Willson, team foul #126-21
18:49IllinoisEddie Gerhard misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing26-21
18:48IllinoisEddie Gerhard tips it but misses26-21
18:46IllinoisSamuel Birdsell tips it home26-23
18:27Ohio StateLeroy Wheat clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane26-23
18:26Ohio StateGeorge Graves tips it but misses26-23
18:25Ohio StateJames Willson hits the follow up shot28-23
18:07IllinoisBrian Shea knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner28-26
17:41Ohio StateLeroy Wheat clanks a 3 pointer from straight away28-26
17:40IllinoisShane Ferguson grabs the defensive rebound28-26
17:21IllinoisBrian Shea misses long on a jumper from the left side28-26
17:19Ohio StateWilliam Williams snags the defensive board28-26
16:58Ohio StateGeorge Graves can't connect on a 3 from the right corner28-26
16:56Ohio StateWilliam Williams tips it but misses28-26
16:55IllinoisThe rebound goes to Brian Shea28-26
16:35IllinoisBrian Shea misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left wing28-26
16:33Ohio StateJames Willson snags the defensive board28-26
16:12Ohio StateJames Willson is denied on a layup by Rickey Anderson28-26
16:11IllinoisSamuel Birdsell gets the rebound28-26
15:52IllinoisEddie Gerhard travels with the ball28-26
SubsOhio State
Wesley Boyd (PG), David Allen (PF), Charles Owens (C)
Leroy Wheat, James Willson, William Williams
 
SubsIllinois
Richard Kruse (PG), Scott Staton (SF), Ryan Linkous (PF), Henry Lambright (C)
Brian Shea, Shane Ferguson, Samuel Birdsell, Rickey Anderson
 
LineupOhio State
 PG - Wesley Boyd (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - George Graves (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Thomas Lanski (fairly fresh)
 PF - David Allen (fresh) 2 blk.
 C - Charles Owens (fresh) 8 pts.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Richard Kruse (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Eddie Gerhard (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Scott Staton (fresh)
 PF - Ryan Linkous (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Henry Lambright (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 
15:25Ohio StateThomas Lanski scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Wesley Boyd30-26
15:00IllinoisScott Staton misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away30-26
14:59IllinoisEddie Gerhard hits the follow up shot30-28
14:36Ohio StateCharles Owens can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner30-28
14:35Ohio StateWesley Boyd tips it in32-28
14:14IllinoisRichard Kruse misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away32-28
14:13IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Ryan Linkous32-28
13:53IllinoisRichard Kruse knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing32-31
13:37Ohio StateCharles Owens knocks in the runner from close range on a great pass from George Graves34-31
13:23IllinoisHenry Lambright misses the pull-up jumper from the free throw line34-31
13:21Ohio StateGeorge Graves pulls down the rebound34-31
13:02Ohio StateGeorge Graves hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Wesley Boyd37-31
12:33IllinoisRyan Linkous misses the pull-up jumper from the right wing37-31
12:32Ohio StateDavid Allen pulls down the rebound37-31
12:10Ohio StateCharles Owens misses the fadeaway from the right wing37-31
12:09Ohio StateWesley Boyd can't tip it in37-31
12:07IllinoisEddie Gerhard snags the defensive board37-31
11:45IllinoisRyan Linkous connects on the floater from the baseline set up by Richard Kruse37-33
LineupOhio State
 PG - Wesley Boyd (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - George Graves (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Thomas Lanski (tiring) 2 pts.
 PF - David Allen (fairly fresh) 2 blk.
 C - Charles Owens (fairly fresh) 10 pts.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Richard Kruse (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Eddie Gerhard (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - Scott Staton (fresh)
 PF - Ryan Linkous (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Henry Lambright (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 
11:28Ohio StateEddie Gerhard is called for the reach on George Graves - foul #3 on Eddie Gerhard, team foul #137-33
SubsOhio State
Leroy Wheat (PG), Richard Austin (SF), James Willson (PF), William Williams (C)
Wesley Boyd, Thomas Lanski, David Allen, Charles Owens
 
SubsIllinois
Brian Shea (PG), Samuel Birdsell (SG), Shane Ferguson (SF), Arthur Drown (PF), Rickey Anderson (C)
Richard Kruse, Eddie Gerhard, Scott Staton, Ryan Linkous, Henry Lambright
 
11:07Ohio StateJames Willson drills a driving attempt from close range set up by George Graves39-33
11:02IllinoisBrian Shea hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing39-33
11:00IllinoisSamuel Birdsell tips it in39-35
10:36Ohio StateJames Willson hits the finger roll on a nice dish by George Graves and he's fouled by Arthur Drown - foul #1 on Arthur Drown, team foul #241-35
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Richard Kruse (SG)
Arthur Drown
 
10:36Ohio StateJames Willson misses the free throw41-35
10:36IllinoisSamuel Birdsell grabs the defensive rebound41-35
10:16IllinoisRichard Kruse makes the 3pt shot from the right corner41-38
09:55Ohio StateRichard Austin loses the dribble to Brian Shea41-38
09:34IllinoisBrian Shea scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing41-41
09:13Ohio StateRickey Anderson steals it from James Willson41-41
08:50IllinoisRickey Anderson is whistled for traveling41-41
SubsOhio State
Wesley Boyd (SG), Thomas Lanski (SF), Charles Owens (PF)
George Graves, Richard Austin, James Willson
 
SubsIllinois
Ryan Linkous (PF)
Richard Kruse
 
08:30Ohio StateRyan Linkous takes the ball from Leroy Wheat41-41
08:13IllinoisRyan Linkous comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing41-41
08:11Ohio StateThe rebound goes to William Williams41-41
07:50Ohio StateThomas Lanski hits a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Charles Owens44-41
07:21IllinoisRyan Linkous can't connect on a shot from the free throw line but the foul's on Charles Owens - foul #2 on Charles Owens, team foul #244-41
SubsOhio State
George Graves (SG), James Willson (PF)
Leroy Wheat, William Williams
 
SubsIllinois
Richard Kruse (PG), Eddie Gerhard (SG), Scott Staton (SF), Henry Lambright (C)
Brian Shea, Samuel Birdsell, Shane Ferguson, Rickey Anderson
 
07:21IllinoisRyan Linkous makes the 1st free throw44-42
07:21IllinoisRyan Linkous makes the 2nd free throw44-43
LineupOhio State
 PG - Wesley Boyd (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - George Graves (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Thomas Lanski (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - James Willson (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Charles Owens (fresh) 10 pts.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Richard Kruse (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Eddie Gerhard (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 SF - Scott Staton (fresh)
 PF - Ryan Linkous (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Henry Lambright (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 
07:01Ohio StateJames Willson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds44-43
06:35IllinoisRichard Kruse drills a fadeaway from the right side on a nice dish by Eddie Gerhard44-45
06:08Ohio StateJames Willson makes the fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by George Graves46-45
05:45IllinoisThe jump hook by Ryan Linkous is blocked by Thomas Lanski46-45
05:44IllinoisRyan Linkous tips it back up and in46-47
05:22Ohio StateJames Willson makes the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Wesley Boyd49-47
04:53IllinoisRichard Kruse can't connect on a floater from the right block49-47
04:51IllinoisHenry Lambright hits the follow up shot49-49
04:51Ohio StateOhio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)49-49
SubsOhio State
Leroy Wheat (PG), William Williams (C)
Wesley Boyd, Charles Owens
 
SubsIllinois
Brian Shea (PG), Shane Ferguson (SF), Samuel Birdsell (PF), Rickey Anderson (C)
Richard Kruse, Scott Staton, Ryan Linkous, Henry Lambright
 
04:27Ohio StateWilliam Williams travels with the ball49-49
04:02IllinoisSamuel Birdsell hits a floater from the left side49-51
03:39Ohio StateShane Ferguson is called for the reach on Leroy Wheat - foul #2 on Shane Ferguson, team foul #349-51
SubsOhio State
Charles Owens (PF)
James Willson
 
SubsIllinois 
03:19Ohio StateCharles Owens misses long on a driving attempt in the lane49-51
03:17IllinoisShane Ferguson grabs the defensive rebound49-51
LineupOhio State
 PG - Leroy Wheat (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - George Graves (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Thomas Lanski (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Charles Owens (fresh) 10 pts.
 C - William Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Brian Shea (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl.
 SG - Eddie Gerhard (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 SF - Shane Ferguson (fresh)
 PF - Samuel Birdsell (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Rickey Anderson (fresh) 2 reb.
 
03:11IllinoisBrian Shea hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner49-51
03:09IllinoisRickey Anderson gets the offensive rebound49-51
02:54IllinoisEddie Gerhard can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing49-51
02:52Ohio StateLeroy Wheat grabs the board49-51
02:32Ohio StateLeroy Wheat is fouled on the floor by Shane Ferguson - foul #3 on Shane Ferguson, team foul #449-51
SubsOhio State
David Allen (PF)
Thomas Lanski
 
SubsIllinois 
02:05Ohio StateGeorge Graves can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner49-51
02:03IllinoisRickey Anderson grabs the defensive rebound49-51
01:34IllinoisEddie Gerhard clanks a jumper from the right side49-51
01:32Ohio StateDavid Allen pulls down the rebound49-51
01:32Ohio StateOhio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)49-51
SubsOhio State
Thomas Lanski (SF), James Willson (PF)
Charles Owens, David Allen
 
SubsIllinois 
01:12Ohio StateGeorge Graves is fouled on the floor by Samuel Birdsell - foul #2 on Samuel Birdsell, team foul #549-51
00:59Ohio StateGeorge Graves scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Leroy Wheat52-51
00:34IllinoisJames Willson picks off the pass by Shane Ferguson52-51
Game PlanOhio StateOhio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (0) 
00:33Ohio StateEddie Gerhard is called for the reach on George Graves in the backcourt - foul #4 on Eddie Gerhard, team foul #652-51
00:31Ohio StateEddie Gerhard is called for the reach on George Graves - foul #5 on Eddie Gerhard, team foul #752-51
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Ryan Linkous (PF)
Eddie Gerhard
 
00:31Ohio StateGeorge Graves makes the 1st free throw53-51
00:31Ohio StateGeorge Graves makes the 2nd free throw54-51
00:29IllinoisBrian Shea is fouled in the backcourt by Leroy Wheat - foul #1 on Leroy Wheat, team foul #354-51
00:03IllinoisSamuel Birdsell misses badly on a 3 from the left corner54-51
00:01Ohio StateJames Willson grabs the board54-51
00:00Ohio StateJames Willson runs out the clock54-51