| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Craig Becton (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Joshua Hudson (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SF - Omer Zahniser (fresh) 4 reb. PF - Richard Woodworth (fresh) 4 pts. C - Donald Hatcher (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Tracy Flax (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Joseph Allshouse (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Daniel Smith (fresh) 12 pts. PF - John Allen (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Roderick Melson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois | Daniel Smith inbounds the ball | 33-34 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:48 | Illinois | Craig Becton steals it from Roderick Melson | 33-34 |
| 19:35 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth hits a jumpshot from the free throw line on a great pass from Craig Becton | 35-34 |
| 19:16 | Illinois | Omer Zahniser takes the ball from Daniel Smith | 35-34 |
| 19:11 | Ohio State | Craig Becton throws it down set up by Omer Zahniser | 37-34 |
| 18:46 | Illinois | John Allen misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Omer Zahniser - foul #2 on Omer Zahniser, team foul #1 | 37-34 |
| 18:46 | Illinois | John Allen makes the 1st free throw | 37-35 |
| 18:46 | Illinois | John Allen makes the 2nd free throw | 37-36 |
| 18:34 | Ohio State | Roderick Melson is called for the reach on Craig Becton - foul #2 on Roderick Melson, team foul #1 | 37-36 |
| 18:29 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side but he's fouled by John Allen - foul #1 on John Allen, team foul #2 | 37-36 |
| 18:29 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth misses the 1st free throw | 37-36 |
| 18:29 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth makes the 2nd free throw | 38-36 |
| 18:18 | Illinois | Tracy Flax's pass is intercepted by Omer Zahniser | 38-36 |
| 17:56 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 41-36 |
| 17:41 | Illinois | Daniel Smith misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 41-36 |
| 17:39 | Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to John Allen | 41-36 |
| 17:27 | Illinois | John Allen is whistled for traveling | 41-36 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Carlos Truitt (SF), Brian Ackerman (PF), Joseph Ladouceur (C) Craig Becton, Omer Zahniser, Richard Woodworth, Donald Hatcher | |
| Subs | Illinois | Darren Blaise (PG), Dobromierz Lakowski (SG), Robert Haddix (PF) Tracy Flax, Joseph Allshouse, John Allen | |
| 17:12 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman makes the 3pt shot from the left wing | 44-36 |
| 16:53 | Illinois | Darren Blaise can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 44-36 |
| 16:52 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman gets the rebound | 44-36 |
| 16:30 | Ohio State | Daniel Smith steals it from Carlos Truitt | 44-36 |
| 16:27 | Illinois | Daniel Smith banks in the layup | 44-38 |
| 16:13 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson connects on the fadeaway from the right wing | 46-38 |
| 16:03 | Illinois | Darren Blaise clanks a 3 from the left wing | 46-38 |
| 16:02 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Joshua Hudson | 46-38 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - James Lowery (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joshua Hudson (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast. SF - Carlos Truitt (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. PF - Brian Ackerman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Ladouceur (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Darren Blaise (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Dobromierz Lakowski (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Daniel Smith (fairly fresh) 14 pts. PF - Robert Haddix (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Roderick Melson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 15:46 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson misses short on a turnaround in the lane but the foul's on Robert Haddix - foul #1 on Robert Haddix, team foul #3 | 46-38 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG), Omer Zahniser (SF), Richard Woodworth (PF), Donald Hatcher (C) James Lowery, Carlos Truitt, Brian Ackerman, Joseph Ladouceur | |
| Subs | Illinois | Tracy Flax (PG), Joseph Allshouse (SG), Jack Sullivan (SF), John Allen (PF) Darren Blaise, Dobromierz Lakowski, Daniel Smith, Roderick Melson | |
| 15:46 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson makes the 1st free throw | 47-38 |
| 15:46 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson makes the 2nd free throw | 48-38 |
| 15:28 | Illinois | Tracy Flax is whistled for a carry | 48-38 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez (SG) Joshua Hudson | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 15:00 | Ohio State | Craig Becton misses short on a floater from just outside the lane | 48-38 |
| 14:59 | Illinois | Tracy Flax gets the rebound | 48-38 |
| 14:54 | Illinois | Jack Sullivan scores on a 3 from the right wing set up by Tracy Flax | 48-41 |
| 14:37 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 51-41 |
| 14:19 | Illinois | John Allen comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 51-41 |
| 14:17 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth grabs the board | 51-41 |
| 13:55 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser buries a jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Craig Becton and he's hacked by Jack Sullivan - foul #3 on Jack Sullivan, team foul #4 | 53-41 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Brian Ackerman (PF), Carlos Truitt (C) Craig Becton, Richard Woodworth, Donald Hatcher | |
| Subs | Illinois | Daniel Smith (SF), Roderick Melson (C) John Allen, Robert Haddix | |
| 13:55 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser makes the free throw | 54-41 |
| 13:46 | Illinois | Jesus Valdez picks off the pass by Joseph Allshouse | 54-41 |
| 13:28 | Ohio State | James Lowery hits a jumper in the paint on a nice dish by Carlos Truitt | 56-41 |
| 13:03 | Illinois | Roderick Melson connects on the fadeaway from the free throw line | 56-43 |
| 12:58 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser scores on a driving attempt from the right block | 58-43 |
| 12:39 | Illinois | Roderick Melson is fouled on the floor by James Lowery - foul #1 on James Lowery, team foul #2 | 58-43 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson (SG), Donald Hatcher (C) Jesus Valdez, Omer Zahniser | |
| Subs | Illinois | Darren Blaise (PG), Dobromierz Lakowski (SG), John Allen (PF) Tracy Flax, Joseph Allshouse, Jack Sullivan | |
| 12:25 | Illinois | The short jumper by John Allen is denied by Brian Ackerman | 58-43 |
| 12:24 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman grabs the board | 58-43 |
| 12:07 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher scores on a runner near the basket | 60-43 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| 11:41 | Illinois | Dobromierz Lakowski clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 60-43 |
| 11:39 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher grabs the defensive rebound | 60-43 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - James Lowery (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joshua Hudson (fresh) 17 pts. 1 ast. SF - Carlos Truitt (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. PF - Brian Ackerman (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Donald Hatcher (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Darren Blaise (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Dobromierz Lakowski (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Daniel Smith (fresh) 14 pts. PF - John Allen (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Roderick Melson (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| 11:17 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by John Allen - foul #2 on John Allen, team foul #5 | 60-43 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG), Omer Zahniser (SF), Richard Woodworth (PF) James Lowery, Carlos Truitt, Brian Ackerman | |
| Subs | Illinois | Tracy Flax (PG), Joseph Allshouse (SG) Darren Blaise, Daniel Smith | |
| 11:17 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson makes the 1st free throw | 61-43 |
| 11:17 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson makes the 2nd free throw | 62-43 |
| 10:53 | Illinois | Omer Zahniser steals it from Joseph Allshouse | 62-43 |
| 10:50 | Ohio State | Craig Becton jams it on a nice dish by Omer Zahniser | 64-43 |
| 10:42 | Illinois | Dobromierz Lakowski is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Dobromierz Lakowski, team foul #6 | 64-43 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joseph Ladouceur (C) Donald Hatcher | |
| Subs | Illinois | Jack Sullivan (SF), Robert Haddix (PF), Kevin Davis (C) Dobromierz Lakowski, John Allen, Roderick Melson | |
| 10:14 | Ohio State | Joseph Ladouceur hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the baseline | 64-43 |
| 10:13 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Kevin Davis | 64-43 |
| 10:11 | Illinois | Tracy Flax is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #1 on Tracy Flax, team foul #7 | 64-43 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt (SF) Omer Zahniser | |
| Subs | Illinois | Daniel Smith (SF) Jack Sullivan | |
| 09:56 | Ohio State | Daniel Smith steals it from Craig Becton | 64-43 |
| 09:51 | Illinois | Joseph Allshouse banks in the layup on a nice dish by Daniel Smith | 64-45 |
| 09:29 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt misses badly on a floater in the lane | 64-45 |
| 09:28 | Illinois | Robert Haddix snags the defensive board | 64-45 |
| 09:22 | Illinois | Kevin Davis throws a bad pass out of bounds | 64-45 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (SG), Brian Ackerman (PF), Donald Hatcher (C) Joshua Hudson, Richard Woodworth, Joseph Ladouceur | |
| Subs | Illinois | Darren Blaise (PG), Dobromierz Lakowski (SG), John Allen (PF), Roderick Melson (C) Tracy Flax, Joseph Allshouse, Robert Haddix, Kevin Davis | |
| 09:03 | Ohio State | Craig Becton is whistled for traveling | 64-45 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez (SG), Omer Zahniser (SF) Craig Becton, Carlos Truitt | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 08:56 | Illinois | John Allen misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 64-45 |
| 08:55 | Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Daniel Smith | 64-45 |
| 08:48 | Illinois | John Allen comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 64-45 |
| 08:47 | Illinois | Daniel Smith gets the offensive rebound | 64-45 |
| 08:40 | Illinois | Omer Zahniser steals the ball from John Allen | 64-45 |
| 08:37 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez misses the lay-in | 64-45 |
| 08:35 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher tips it in | 66-45 |
| 08:31 | Illinois | Darren Blaise misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 66-45 |
| 08:29 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher grabs the defensive rebound | 66-45 |
| 08:09 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on Brian Ackerman, team foul #3 | 66-45 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson (SG), Richard Woodworth (PF) Jesus Valdez, Brian Ackerman | |
| Subs | Illinois | Tracy Flax (PG), Joseph Allshouse (SG), Robert Haddix (PF) Darren Blaise, Dobromierz Lakowski, John Allen | |
| 07:54 | Illinois | Tracy Flax is fouled on the floor by Joshua Hudson - foul #1 on Joshua Hudson, team foul #4 | 66-45 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG), Brian Ackerman (C) James Lowery, Donald Hatcher | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 07:49 | Illinois | Tracy Flax can't finish the layup | 66-45 |
| 07:47 | Ohio State | Craig Becton grabs the board | 66-45 |
| 07:26 | Ohio State | Craig Becton scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Joshua Hudson | 69-45 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Craig Becton (fresh) 10 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - Joshua Hudson (fresh) 19 pts. 2 ast. SF - Omer Zahniser (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 4 stl. PF - Richard Woodworth (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Brian Ackerman (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Tracy Flax (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Joseph Allshouse (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Daniel Smith (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Robert Haddix (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Roderick Melson (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:09 | Illinois | Robert Haddix can't connect on a turnaround in the lane | 69-45 |
| 07:08 | Illinois | Robert Haddix misses the tip | 69-45 |
| 07:07 | Illinois | Robert Haddix tips it back up and in | 69-47 |
| 06:46 | Ohio State | Roderick Melson steps in front of the Omer Zahniser pass | 69-47 |
| 06:29 | Illinois | Joseph Allshouse can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 69-47 |
| 06:27 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman grabs the defensive rebound | 69-47 |
| 06:08 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 69-47 |
| 06:06 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth grabs the offensive board | 69-47 |
| 05:52 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser is fouled on the floor by Daniel Smith - foul #1 on Daniel Smith, team foul #8 | 69-47 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Jesus Valdez (SG), Carlos Truitt (PF), Donald Hatcher (C) Craig Becton, Joshua Hudson, Richard Woodworth, Brian Ackerman | |
| Subs | Illinois | Darren Blaise (PG), Dobromierz Lakowski (SG), Jack Sullivan (SF), John Allen (PF), Kevin Davis (C) Tracy Flax, Joseph Allshouse, Daniel Smith, Robert Haddix, Roderick Melson | |
| 05:52 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser makes the 1st free throw | 70-47 |
| 05:52 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser makes the 2nd free throw | 71-47 |
| 05:37 | Illinois | John Allen misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 71-47 |
| 05:35 | Illinois | Kevin Davis grabs the offensive board | 71-47 |
| 05:22 | Illinois | Dobromierz Lakowski misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 71-47 |
| 05:21 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser grabs the board | 71-47 |
| 05:02 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing | 71-47 |
| 05:01 | Illinois | Dobromierz Lakowski gets the rebound | 71-47 |
| 04:55 | Illinois | Dobromierz Lakowski buries a shot from the right wing set up by Darren Blaise | 71-49 |
| 04:35 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt is hacked by John Allen - foul #3 on John Allen, team foul #9 | 71-49 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joseph Ladouceur (PF), Brian Ackerman (C) Omer Zahniser, Donald Hatcher | |
| Subs | Illinois | Robert Haddix (PF) John Allen | |
| 04:35 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt makes the 1st free throw | 72-49 |
| 04:35 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt makes the 2nd free throw | 73-49 |
| 04:21 | Illinois | Dobromierz Lakowski double dribbles | 73-49 |
| 03:54 | Ohio State | James Lowery misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 73-49 |
| 03:53 | Ohio State | Joseph Ladouceur gets the offensive rebound | 73-49 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:40 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt misses badly on a jump hook in the paint but he's fouled by Robert Haddix - foul #2 on Robert Haddix, team foul #10 | 73-49 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Austin Dorman (SG) Jesus Valdez | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 03:40 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt misses the 1st free throw | 73-49 |
| 03:40 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt makes the 2nd free throw | 74-49 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:22 | Illinois | Kevin Davis is fouled on the floor by Brian Ackerman - foul #3 on Brian Ackerman, team foul #5 | 74-49 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Illinois | Alphonse Marino (PF) Kevin Davis | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Austin Dorman (fresh) SG - James Lowery (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Carlos Truitt (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. PF - Joseph Ladouceur (fresh) C - Brian Ackerman (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Darren Blaise (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Dobromierz Lakowski (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jack Sullivan (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Alphonse Marino (fresh) C - Robert Haddix (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 03:07 | Illinois | Alphonse Marino makes the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 74-51 |
| 02:51 | Ohio State | Austin Dorman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 74-51 |
| 02:43 | Illinois | Dobromierz Lakowski clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 74-51 |
| 02:41 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman grabs the board | 74-51 |
| 02:24 | Ohio State | Joseph Ladouceur hits a shot from the left block set up by Austin Dorman | 76-51 |
| 02:00 | Illinois | Darren Blaise scores on a 3 pointer from straight away set up by Dobromierz Lakowski | 76-54 |
| 01:38 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Jack Sullivan - foul #4 on Jack Sullivan, team foul #11 | 76-54 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez (SG) Austin Dorman | |
| Subs | Illinois | Kevin Davis (C) Alphonse Marino | |
| 01:38 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt makes the 1st free throw | 77-54 |
| 01:38 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt makes the 2nd free throw | 78-54 |
| 01:25 | Illinois | Robert Haddix misses the jumper from the left wing | 78-54 |
| 01:23 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman grabs the board | 78-54 |
| 00:59 | Ohio State | Joseph Ladouceur misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 78-54 |
| 00:58 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez grabs the offensive board | 78-54 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:36 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt scores on a jump hook from close range set up by Jesus Valdez | 80-54 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:34 | Illinois | James Lowery picks off the pass by Darren Blaise in the backcourt | 80-54 |
| 00:09 | Ohio State | Kevin Davis is called for the reach on Brian Ackerman - foul #2 on Kevin Davis, team foul #12 | 80-54 |
| 00:09 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman makes the 1st free throw | 81-54 |
| 00:09 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman makes the 2nd free throw | 82-54 |
| 00:04 | Illinois | Robert Haddix buries a 3pt shot from the right corner | 82-57 |
| 00:00 | Ohio State | James Lowery runs out the clock | 82-57 |