| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Tracy Flax (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joseph Allshouse (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Daniel Smith (fresh) 4 pts. PF - John Allen (fresh) 5 pts. C - Roderick Melson (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Craig Becton (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joshua Hudson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Omer Zahniser (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Woodworth (fresh) 4 reb. C - Donald Hatcher (fresh) 9 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser inbounds the ball | 27-36 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:39 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser hits a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Joshua Hudson | 27-39 |
| 19:23 | Illinois | Joshua Hudson steals it from John Allen | 27-39 |
| 19:19 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser blows the dunk | 27-39 |
| 19:17 | Illinois | Roderick Melson snags the defensive board | 27-39 |
| 19:00 | Illinois | Joseph Allshouse comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 27-39 |
| 18:58 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser snags the defensive board | 27-39 |
| 18:45 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 27-39 |
| 18:44 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth tips it in | 27-41 |
| 18:20 | Illinois | Joseph Allshouse loses the dribble to Craig Becton | 27-41 |
| 18:15 | Ohio State | Craig Becton jams it | 27-43 |
| 18:00 | Illinois | Daniel Smith banks in the layup on a great pass from Tracy Flax | 29-43 |
| 17:41 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser clanks a shot from the left side | 29-43 |
| 17:39 | Illinois | Roderick Melson snags the defensive board | 29-43 |
| 17:34 | Illinois | Tracy Flax clanks a shot from the left side | 29-43 |
| 17:32 | Illinois | Roderick Melson gets the offensive rebound | 29-43 |
| 17:26 | Illinois | John Allen's floater is tipped away by Omer Zahniser | 29-43 |
| 17:24 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth grabs the defensive rebound | 29-43 |
| 16:59 | Ohio State | Craig Becton buries a jumpshot from the left side on a great pass from Richard Woodworth | 29-45 |
| 16:37 | Illinois | Craig Becton picks off the pass by Joseph Allshouse | 29-45 |
| 16:34 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson lays it up and in on a nice dish by Craig Becton | 29-47 |
| 16:28 | Illinois | John Allen misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 29-47 |
| 16:26 | Illinois | Daniel Smith gets the offensive rebound | 29-47 |
| 16:08 | Illinois | Joseph Allshouse is called for a pushoff foul - foul #2 on Joseph Allshouse, team foul #1 | 29-47 |
| Subs | Illinois | Darren Blaise (PG), Dobromierz Lakowski (SG), Jack Sullivan (SF), Robert Haddix (PF), Kevin Davis (C) Tracy Flax, Joseph Allshouse, Daniel Smith, John Allen, Roderick Melson | |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Jesus Valdez (SG), Carlos Truitt (SF), Brian Ackerman (PF), Joseph Ladouceur (C) Craig Becton, Joshua Hudson, Omer Zahniser, Richard Woodworth, Donald Hatcher | |
| 15:39 | Ohio State | James Lowery misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 29-47 |
| 15:38 | Ohio State | The offensive rebound goes to Brian Ackerman | 29-47 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Darren Blaise (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Dobromierz Lakowski (fresh) SF - Jack Sullivan (fresh) PF - Robert Haddix (fresh) 3 pts. C - Kevin Davis (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - James Lowery (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Jesus Valdez (fresh) SF - Carlos Truitt (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Brian Ackerman (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Joseph Ladouceur (fresh) | |
| 15:21 | Ohio State | James Lowery misses short on a floater from the right wing but he's fouled by Jack Sullivan - foul #2 on Jack Sullivan, team foul #2 | 29-47 |
| 15:21 | Ohio State | James Lowery makes the 1st free throw | 29-48 |
| 15:21 | Ohio State | James Lowery misses the 2nd free throw | 29-48 |
| 15:21 | Illinois | Robert Haddix gets the rebound | 29-48 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 15:11 | Illinois | Dobromierz Lakowski can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 29-48 |
| 15:09 | Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Robert Haddix | 29-48 |
| 15:04 | Illinois | Jack Sullivan drills a runner near the basket on a great pass from Kevin Davis | 31-48 |
| 14:45 | Ohio State | Joseph Ladouceur double dribbles | 31-48 |
| Subs | Illinois | Daniel Smith (SF), Roderick Melson (C) Jack Sullivan, Kevin Davis | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson (SG) Jesus Valdez | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 14:29 | Illinois | Roderick Melson buries a jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Dobromierz Lakowski | 33-48 |
| 14:18 | Ohio State | James Lowery clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 33-48 |
| 14:16 | Ohio State | The offensive rebound goes to Carlos Truitt | 33-48 |
| 14:04 | Ohio State | James Lowery is called for traveling | 33-48 |
| Subs | Illinois | Tracy Flax (PG), Joseph Allshouse (SG) Darren Blaise, Dobromierz Lakowski | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser (SF), Donald Hatcher (C) Carlos Truitt, Joseph Ladouceur | |
| 13:52 | Illinois | Daniel Smith blows the dunk but he's hacked by Omer Zahniser - foul #2 on Omer Zahniser, team foul #1 | 33-48 |
| Subs | Illinois | John Allen (PF) Robert Haddix | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 13:52 | Illinois | Daniel Smith makes the 1st free throw | 34-48 |
| 13:52 | Illinois | Daniel Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 35-48 |
| 13:28 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 35-48 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG), Carlos Truitt (PF) James Lowery, Brian Ackerman | |
| 13:09 | Illinois | Joseph Allshouse can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 35-48 |
| 13:08 | Illinois | Daniel Smith gets the offensive rebound | 35-48 |
| 12:48 | Illinois | Joshua Hudson is called for the reach on Tracy Flax - foul #3 on Joshua Hudson, team foul #2 | 35-48 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez (SG), Richard Woodworth (PF) Joshua Hudson, Donald Hatcher | |
| 12:43 | Illinois | John Allen makes the shot in the lane on a great pass from Tracy Flax | 37-48 |
| 12:19 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 37-48 |
| 12:17 | Illinois | Roderick Melson snags the defensive board | 37-48 |
| 12:12 | Illinois | Tracy Flax makes the jumper from just outside the lane set up by Joseph Allshouse | 39-48 |
| 11:53 | Ohio State | Craig Becton is hacked by Daniel Smith - foul #2 on Daniel Smith, team foul #3 | 39-48 |
| Subs | Illinois | Darren Blaise (PG), Jack Sullivan (SF), Robert Haddix (PF), Kevin Davis (C) Tracy Flax, Daniel Smith, John Allen, Roderick Melson | |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Joshua Hudson (SG), Donald Hatcher (C) Craig Becton, Jesus Valdez, Omer Zahniser | |
| 11:28 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing | 39-48 |
| 11:27 | Illinois | Kevin Davis gets the rebound | 39-48 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Darren Blaise (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Joseph Allshouse (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Jack Sullivan (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Robert Haddix (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Kevin Davis (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - James Lowery (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joshua Hudson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Carlos Truitt (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Richard Woodworth (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. C - Donald Hatcher (fresh) 9 pts. | |
| 11:18 | Illinois | Jack Sullivan comes up short on the floater in the lane but he's fouled by Carlos Truitt - foul #1 on Carlos Truitt, team foul #3 | 39-48 |
| Subs | Illinois | Dobromierz Lakowski (SG) Joseph Allshouse | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez (SF) Carlos Truitt | |
| 11:18 | Illinois | Jack Sullivan makes the 1st free throw | 40-48 |
| 11:18 | Illinois | Jack Sullivan makes the 2nd free throw | 41-48 |
| 11:04 | Ohio State | Darren Blaise steps in front of the Richard Woodworth pass | 41-48 |
| 11:00 | Illinois | Darren Blaise banks in the layup | 43-48 |
| 10:49 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez is fouled on the floor by Jack Sullivan - foul #3 on Jack Sullivan, team foul #4 | 43-48 |
| Subs | Illinois | Tracy Flax (PG), Roderick Melson (C) Dobromierz Lakowski, Kevin Davis | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman (PF) Richard Woodworth | |
| 10:38 | Ohio State | Tracy Flax steals it from Jesus Valdez | 43-48 |
| 10:34 | Illinois | Tracy Flax misses the lay-in | 43-48 |
| 10:32 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman pulls down the rebound | 43-48 |
| 10:10 | Ohio State | James Lowery can't connect on a floater in the lane | 43-48 |
| 10:09 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher tips it but misses | 43-48 |
| 10:07 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher grabs the offensive board | 43-48 |
| 09:49 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez drills a 3pt shot from the left wing | 43-51 |
| 09:31 | Illinois | Tracy Flax makes the floater in the paint set up by Darren Blaise | 45-51 |
| 09:16 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner | 45-54 |
| 09:02 | Illinois | Roderick Melson's pass is intercepted by Jesus Valdez | 45-54 |
| 08:48 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher misses the easy layup | 45-54 |
| 08:46 | Illinois | Robert Haddix grabs the board | 45-54 |
| 08:33 | Illinois | Roderick Melson misses long on a jump hook in the paint but he's fouled by Donald Hatcher - foul #3 on Donald Hatcher, team foul #4 | 45-54 |
| Subs | Illinois | Dobromierz Lakowski (PG), Joseph Allshouse (SG), Daniel Smith (SF), John Allen (PF) Tracy Flax, Darren Blaise, Jack Sullivan, Robert Haddix | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG), Austin Dorman (SG), Omer Zahniser (SF), Richard Woodworth (PF) James Lowery, Joshua Hudson, Jesus Valdez, Donald Hatcher | |
| 08:33 | Illinois | Roderick Melson misses the 1st free throw | 45-54 |
| 08:33 | Illinois | Roderick Melson makes the 2nd free throw | 46-54 |
| 08:10 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman blows the dunk | 46-54 |
| 08:09 | Ohio State | Austin Dorman misses the tip | 46-54 |
| 08:08 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman tips it back up and in | 46-56 |
| 07:55 | Illinois | Joseph Allshouse makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 49-56 |
| 07:32 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth drills a 3 from the right wing | 49-59 |
| 07:11 | Illinois | Dobromierz Lakowski double dribbles | 49-59 |
| Subs | Illinois | Darren Blaise (PG), Kevin Davis (C) Dobromierz Lakowski, Roderick Melson | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt (C) Brian Ackerman | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Darren Blaise (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Joseph Allshouse (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Daniel Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Allen (fresh) 7 pts. C - Kevin Davis (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Craig Becton (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SG - Austin Dorman (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Omer Zahniser (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. PF - Richard Woodworth (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Carlos Truitt (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 06:51 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth drills a shot from close range on a great pass from Austin Dorman and the foul's on Kevin Davis - foul #2 on Kevin Davis, team foul #5 | 49-61 |
| Subs | Illinois | Tracy Flax (PG) Darren Blaise | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson (SG) Austin Dorman | |
| 06:51 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth makes the free throw | 49-62 |
| 06:34 | Illinois | John Allen misses the lay-in | 49-62 |
| 06:33 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt pulls down the rebound | 49-62 |
| 06:08 | Ohio State | Kevin Davis is called for the reach on Craig Becton - foul #3 on Kevin Davis, team foul #6 | 49-62 |
| Subs | Illinois | Robert Haddix (PF) John Allen | |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Donald Hatcher (C) Craig Becton, Richard Woodworth | |
| 05:57 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing but he's hacked by Daniel Smith - foul #3 on Daniel Smith, team foul #7 | 49-62 |
| Subs | Illinois | Roderick Melson (C) Kevin Davis | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joseph Ladouceur (PF) Omer Zahniser | |
| 05:57 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher makes the 1st free throw | 49-63 |
| 05:57 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher misses the 2nd free throw | 49-63 |
| 05:57 | Illinois | Roderick Melson grabs the board | 49-63 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 05:41 | Illinois | Tracy Flax drills a jumpshot from the left wing | 51-63 |
| 05:18 | Ohio State | The short jumper by Carlos Truitt is denied by Roderick Melson | 51-63 |
| 05:16 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Robert Haddix | 51-63 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 04:56 | Illinois | Daniel Smith's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 51-63 |
| Subs | Illinois | Darren Blaise (PG), Dobromierz Lakowski (SG), Jack Sullivan (SF), John Allen (PF) Tracy Flax, Joseph Allshouse, Daniel Smith, Robert Haddix | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG), Omer Zahniser (SF), Brian Ackerman (PF) Joshua Hudson, Carlos Truitt, Joseph Ladouceur | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 04:33 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser misses the jumpshot from the right side but he's fouled by Roderick Melson - foul #3 on Roderick Melson, team foul #8 | 51-63 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth (PF) Donald Hatcher | |
| 04:33 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser makes the 1st free throw | 51-64 |
| 04:33 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser misses the 2nd free throw | 51-64 |
| 04:33 | Illinois | John Allen grabs the defensive rebound | 51-64 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 04:22 | Illinois | Jack Sullivan hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side but the foul's on James Lowery - foul #3 on James Lowery, team foul #5 | 51-64 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez (SG) James Lowery | |
| 04:22 | Illinois | Jack Sullivan makes the 1st free throw | 52-64 |
| 04:22 | Illinois | Jack Sullivan makes the 2nd free throw | 53-64 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 03:58 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 53-64 |
| 03:57 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez tips it in | 53-66 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:38 | Illinois | Jack Sullivan drills a jumper in the lane | 55-66 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:12 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser is hacked by Jack Sullivan - foul #4 on Jack Sullivan, team foul #9 | 55-66 |
| Subs | Illinois | Tracy Flax (PG), Joseph Allshouse (SG), Daniel Smith (SF), Robert Haddix (PF), Kevin Davis (C) Darren Blaise, Dobromierz Lakowski, Jack Sullivan, John Allen, Roderick Melson | |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Joshua Hudson (SG), Donald Hatcher (C) Craig Becton, Jesus Valdez, Brian Ackerman | |
| 03:12 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser makes the 1st free throw | 55-67 |
| 03:12 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser misses the 2nd free throw | 55-67 |
| 03:12 | Illinois | Kevin Davis pulls down the rebound | 55-67 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Tracy Flax (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joseph Allshouse (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Daniel Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Robert Haddix (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. C - Kevin Davis (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - James Lowery (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joshua Hudson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Omer Zahniser (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 3 reb. PF - Richard Woodworth (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Donald Hatcher (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 02:54 | Illinois | Tracy Flax drills a 3 from straight away | 58-67 |
| 02:27 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser misses the dunk attempt but the foul's on Daniel Smith - foul #4 on Daniel Smith, team foul #10 | 58-67 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman (PF) Richard Woodworth | |
| 02:27 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser makes the 1st free throw | 58-68 |
| 02:27 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser makes the 2nd free throw | 58-69 |
| 02:23 | Illinois | Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 58-69 |
| Subs | Illinois | John Allen (PF), Roderick Melson (C) Robert Haddix, Kevin Davis | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG) James Lowery | |
| 02:13 | Illinois | Tracy Flax's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 58-69 |
| Subs | Illinois | Darren Blaise (PG), Dobromierz Lakowski (SG), Jack Sullivan (SF), Robert Haddix (PF), Kevin Davis (C) Tracy Flax, Joseph Allshouse, Daniel Smith, John Allen, Roderick Melson | |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Jesus Valdez (SG), Carlos Truitt (SF), Joseph Ladouceur (C) Craig Becton, Joshua Hudson, Omer Zahniser, Donald Hatcher | |
| 01:49 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez buries a fadeaway from the left block | 58-71 |
| 01:31 | Illinois | Carlos Truitt swats the layup by Jack Sullivan | 58-71 |
| 01:29 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez pulls down the rebound | 58-71 |
| 01:00 | Ohio State | James Lowery drills a jumpshot from the right wing on a great pass from Jesus Valdez | 58-73 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:53 | Illinois | Robert Haddix's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 58-73 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:25 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from close range but he's hacked by Dobromierz Lakowski - foul #1 on Dobromierz Lakowski, team foul #11 | 58-73 |
| 00:25 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt misses the 1st free throw | 58-73 |
| 00:25 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt misses the 2nd free throw | 58-73 |
| 00:25 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman gets the offensive rebound | 58-73 |
| 00:00 | Ohio State | James Lowery runs out the clock | 58-73 |