Liddell, Wesson Too Much for Streaking Illini in Buckeyes’ 71-63 Win Over Illinois
COLUMBUS — Led by a front court showcase by Kaleb Wesson and EJ Liddell, the No. 19 Ohio State Buckeyes (21-9, 11-8) overcame deficit after…
Buckeye Shootaround — #23 Illinois at #19 Ohio State | Tip-Off Time, TV, Lineups
The No. 19 Ohio State Buckeyes (20-9, 10-8) host the #23 Illinois Fighting Illini (20-9, 12-6) Thursday night for a 7:00 pm tip on ESPN. The game is Senior Night for the Buckeyes. Ohio State comes into this game following a 14-point win over Michigan on Sunday. The Illini also last played on Sunday, which was a 67-66 win at home over Indiana.
Two-Minute Drill: Chris Holtmann, Seniors Preview Illinois
COLUMBUS — Ohio State men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann met with reporters on Wednesday to preview Thursday’s home game against Illinois. Also speaking with the media were seniors Andre Wesson and Danny Hummber. Senior night will take place Thursday and both players talked about what the emotions will be like for each of them. Here are the highlights.
Two-Minute Drill: Holtmann and Players React to Ohio State’s 63-56 Loss to Illinois
COLUMBUS — The Buckeyes were handed their fifth loss at home this season. This time falling to Illinois with a score of 63-56. Illini head…
Buckeyes Can’t Overcome Mistakes, Lose at Home to Illinois 63-56
COLUMBUS — Eleven seconds into the game, Ohio State (16-8, 6-7) turned the ball over and without much defensive effort from Illinois, and things didn’t get much better for the Buckeyes from there in a 63-56 home loss to the Illini (10-15, 6-8). Ohio State turned the ball over 18 times on the night and dished out just eight assists.
Buckeye Shootaround — Illinois at Ohio State | Tip-Off Time, TV, Lineups
The Ohio State Buckeyes (16-7, 6-6) host the Illinois Fighting Illini (9-15, 5-8) for a 7:00 pm tip-off Thursday evening on ESPN2. The Buckeyes come into this game following a 55-52 win at Indiana. Illinois, meanwhile, comes into the contest in the midst of a 3-game winning streak. The three wins have been over Nebraska…
Buckeyes Move to 2-0 in B1G Play With 77-67 Win at Illinois
Paced by 18 points off the bench from senior point guard Keyshawn Woods, the Buckeyes (8-1, 2-0) moved to 2-0 in Big Ten play with a 77-67 win against Illinois (2-7, 0-2). Woods provided a necessary calm for Ohio State in the second half, allowing the Buckeyes to withstand several run from the Illini over the final 20 minutes of the game.
Buckeye Shootaround — Ohio State at Illinois | Tip-Off Time, TV, Lineups
The No. 19 Buckeyes (7-1, 1-0) head west for a game at the United Center in Chicago against conference foe Illinois (2-6, 0-1) Wednesday night. Ohio State is coming off of a conference win against Minnesota on Sunday, while the Illini are coming in off of a 75-60 loss at Nebraska on Sunday.
Watch: Chris Holtmann, Buckeyes Talk Win Over Illinois
No. 17 Ohio State (20-5, 11-1) defeated Illinois (12-12, 2-9) 75-67 Sunday afternoon in the Schottenstein Center thanks in part to a 19-0 run at the end of the first half. The Buckeyes played without senior guard Kam Williams, who was suspended indefinitely prior to the game. Ohio State was led by Keita Bates-Diop with…
Sunday Shootaround — Illinois at Ohio State Preview
The No. 17 Ohio State men’s basketball team (19-5, 10-1) hosts the Illinois Fighting Illini (12-11, 2-8) Sunday afternoon at Value City Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:01 pm and the game will be televised on FS1. The Buckeyes are coming off of a 71-56 win over Indiana this past Tuesday. Illinois last played on Tuesday…
