Ohio State Downs Illinois 73-68 - Match Report
Ohio State Downs Illinois 73-68 - Match Report
Ohio State got a 27-point performance from Jared Sullinger, who added 16 rebounds as Ohio State ran past Illinois 73-68 on Saturday at University of Illinois Assembly Hall.
Ohio State was a favorite by 3.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Jon Diebler had 15 points for Ohio State and David Lighty chipped in with 9 points. David Lighty had 4 assists for them, while Jared Sullinger was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.
Illinois got 18 points from Jereme Richmond in a losing cause and another 15 points from Mike Tisdale. Demetri McCamey contributed 5 assists for them, while Jereme Richmond had 10 rebounds.
Ohio State hit the break trailing 34-33 before taking care of business in the second half.
Illinois had a 36-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
