| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Arnold Smith (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jimmy Brown (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - George Cangelosi (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Johnny Gipe (fresh) 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Ronald Wilson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Thomas Perkins (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Cristopher English (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Roy Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Frank Gates (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Russ Wescott (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois | Roy Smith inbounds the ball | 39-28 |
| 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 (-2) | |
| 19:42 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins scores on a jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Roy Smith and the foul's on Jimmy Brown - foul #2 on Jimmy Brown, team foul #1 | 39-30 |
| 19:42 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins makes the free throw | 39-31 |
| 19:16 | Ohio State | Jimmy Brown misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 39-31 |
| 19:14 | Ohio State | Ronald Wilson tips it in | 41-31 |
| 18:57 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins clanks a jumper from the right wing | 41-31 |
| 18:55 | Ohio State | Johnny Gipe grabs the defensive rebound | 41-31 |
| 18:39 | Ohio State | Jimmy Brown comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 41-31 |
| 18:38 | Illinois | Russ Wescott grabs the defensive rebound | 41-31 |
| 18:31 | Illinois | Frank Gates drills a jump hook in the lane set up by Thomas Perkins | 41-33 |
| 18:12 | Ohio State | George Cangelosi misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 41-33 |
| 18:10 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Frank Gates | 41-33 |
| 17:52 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 41-33 |
| 17:50 | Ohio State | George Cangelosi pulls down the rebound | 41-33 |
| 17:35 | Ohio State | George Cangelosi loses the ball out of bounds | 41-33 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Illinois | James Meadows (SG), Kenneth Topete (SF), Arthur Bowman (PF) Cristopher English, Roy Smith, Frank Gates | |
| 17:12 | Illinois | Russ Wescott comes up short on the fadeaway from the right block | 41-33 |
| 17:11 | Ohio State | Johnny Gipe grabs the defensive rebound | 41-33 |
| 17:05 | Ohio State | Arnold Smith travels with the ball | 41-33 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Frank Boatman (PG), David Parker (SG), Daniel Nix (SF), Brandon Rumberger (PF), Nelson Bennett (C) Arnold Smith, Jimmy Brown, George Cangelosi, Johnny Gipe, Ronald Wilson | |
| Subs | Illinois | Walter Bowen (SG), Charles Campbell (C) Thomas Perkins, Russ Wescott | |
| 16:52 | Illinois | David Parker steps in front of the Walter Bowen pass | 41-33 |
| 16:47 | Ohio State | Daniel Nix lays it up and in on a nice dish by David Parker | 43-33 |
| 16:25 | Illinois | Arthur Bowman is hacked by Daniel Nix - foul #1 on Daniel Nix, team foul #2 | 43-33 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Illinois | Cristopher English (SG) Walter Bowen | |
| 16:06 | Illinois | Charles Campbell misses the dunk | 43-33 |
| 16:04 | Illinois | Charles Campbell gets the offensive rebound | 43-33 |
| 15:50 | Illinois | Cristopher English misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 43-33 |
| 15:48 | Ohio State | Nelson Bennett grabs the board | 43-33 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Frank Boatman (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Parker (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Daniel Nix (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Brandon Rumberger (fresh) 4 pts. C - Nelson Bennett (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - James Meadows (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Cristopher English (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Kenneth Topete (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Arthur Bowman (fresh) 2 pts. C - Charles Campbell (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:35 | Ohio State | Brandon Rumberger hits the finger roll set up by Frank Boatman | 45-33 |
| 15:21 | Illinois | Cristopher English misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 45-33 |
| 15:19 | Ohio State | Nelson Bennett snags the defensive board | 45-33 |
| 15:10 | Ohio State | Daniel Nix knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 48-33 |
| 15:00 | Illinois | Arthur Bowman makes the jump hook from close range on a nice dish by Kenneth Topete | 48-35 |
| 14:34 | Ohio State | Daniel Nix buries a jumper from the baseline | 50-35 |
| 14:09 | Illinois | James Meadows makes the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Arthur Bowman | 50-37 |
| 13:40 | Ohio State | Daniel Nix clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 50-37 |
| 13:38 | Illinois | Cristopher English gets the rebound | 50-37 |
| 13:29 | Illinois | Arthur Bowman's floater is tipped away by Nelson Bennett | 50-37 |
| 13:28 | Ohio State | Frank Boatman snags the defensive board | 50-37 |
| 13:20 | Ohio State | Daniel Nix is whistled for a carry | 50-37 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Arnold Smith (PG), Jimmy Brown (SG), George Cangelosi (SF), Johnny Gipe (PF), Ronald Wilson (C) Frank Boatman, David Parker, Daniel Nix, Brandon Rumberger, Nelson Bennett | |
| Subs | Illinois | Thomas Perkins (PG), Walter Bowen (SG), Roy Smith (SF), Frank Gates (PF), Russ Wescott (C) James Meadows, Cristopher English, Kenneth Topete, Arthur Bowman, Charles Campbell | |
| 12:51 | Illinois | Walter Bowen buries a 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Roy Smith | 50-40 |
| 12:38 | Ohio State | George Cangelosi misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 50-40 |
| 12:36 | Ohio State | Jimmy Brown pulls down the offensive rebound | 50-40 |
| 12:26 | Ohio State | Arnold Smith misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 50-40 |
| 12:24 | Illinois | Roy Smith pulls down the rebound | 50-40 |
| 12:11 | Illinois | Frank Gates hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line | 50-40 |
| 12:09 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Ronald Wilson | 50-40 |
| 12:05 | Ohio State | Arnold Smith makes the pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from George Cangelosi | 52-40 |
| 11:49 | Illinois | Russ Wescott is fouled on the floor by George Cangelosi - foul #3 on George Cangelosi, team foul #3 | 52-40 |
| 11:34 | Illinois | Russ Wescott misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 52-40 |
| 11:32 | Illinois | Frank Gates tips it back up and in | 52-42 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Arnold Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jimmy Brown (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - George Cangelosi (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - Johnny Gipe (fresh) 7 reb. 2 stl. C - Ronald Wilson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Thomas Perkins (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Walter Bowen (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Roy Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Frank Gates (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Russ Wescott (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:12 | Ohio State | Johnny Gipe hits a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Arnold Smith | 55-42 |
| 10:56 | Illinois | Roy Smith hits a floater from the right side on a nice dish by Thomas Perkins | 55-44 |
| 10:38 | Ohio State | Jimmy Brown hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 55-44 |
| 10:37 | Illinois | Roy Smith snags the defensive board | 55-44 |
| 10:18 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins is called for the illegal screen - foul #3 on Thomas Perkins, team foul #1 | 55-44 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Frank Boatman (PG), David Parker (SG), Daniel Nix (SF), Brandon Rumberger (PF), Nelson Bennett (C) Arnold Smith, Jimmy Brown, George Cangelosi, Johnny Gipe, Ronald Wilson | |
| Subs | Illinois | James Meadows (PG), Cristopher English (SG), Kenneth Topete (SF), Arthur Bowman (PF), Charles Campbell (C) Thomas Perkins, Walter Bowen, Roy Smith, Frank Gates, Russ Wescott | |
| 09:57 | Ohio State | Kenneth Topete is called for the reach on Daniel Nix - foul #1 on Kenneth Topete, team foul #2 | 55-44 |
| 09:39 | Ohio State | Daniel Nix misses the dunk attempt but he's fouled by Kenneth Topete - foul #2 on Kenneth Topete, team foul #3 | 55-44 |
| 09:39 | Ohio State | Daniel Nix makes the 1st free throw | 56-44 |
| 09:39 | Ohio State | Daniel Nix makes the 2nd free throw | 57-44 |
| 09:28 | Illinois | Frank Boatman picks off the pass by Arthur Bowman | 57-44 |
| 09:10 | Ohio State | Frank Boatman hits the finger roll | 59-44 |
| 08:54 | Illinois | Cristopher English makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Charles Campbell | 59-47 |
| 08:42 | Ohio State | Frank Boatman misses long on a 3 from the left corner | 59-47 |
| 08:40 | Ohio State | Brandon Rumberger snags the offensive board | 59-47 |
| 08:24 | Ohio State | James Meadows steals it from Brandon Rumberger | 59-47 |
| 08:11 | Illinois | Kenneth Topete buries a shot in the lane | 59-49 |
| 07:53 | Ohio State | Brandon Rumberger makes the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 61-49 |
| 07:34 | Illinois | James Meadows clanks a pull-up jumper from the left side | 61-49 |
| 07:32 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Brandon Rumberger | 61-49 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Frank Boatman (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - David Parker (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Daniel Nix (fresh) 13 pts. PF - Brandon Rumberger (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Nelson Bennett (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - James Meadows (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Cristopher English (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SF - Kenneth Topete (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Arthur Bowman (fresh) 4 pts. C - Charles Campbell (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:19 | Ohio State | Charles Campbell steals it from Frank Boatman | 61-49 |
| 07:07 | Illinois | James Meadows is fouled on the floor by Nelson Bennett - foul #2 on Nelson Bennett, team foul #4 | 61-49 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Arnold Smith (PG), Jimmy Brown (SG), George Cangelosi (SF), Johnny Gipe (PF), Ronald Wilson (C) Frank Boatman, David Parker, Daniel Nix, Brandon Rumberger, Nelson Bennett | |
| Subs | Illinois | Thomas Perkins (PG), Walter Bowen (SG), Roy Smith (SF), Frank Gates (PF), Russ Wescott (C) James Meadows, Cristopher English, Kenneth Topete, Arthur Bowman, Charles Campbell | |
| 06:51 | Illinois | Russ Wescott misses the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 61-49 |
| 06:50 | Illinois | Russ Wescott grabs the offensive board | 61-49 |
| 06:35 | Illinois | Roy Smith buries a jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by Walter Bowen | 61-51 |
| 06:20 | Ohio State | Arnold Smith knocks in the jumper from the right side set up by Johnny Gipe | 63-51 |
| 05:59 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 63-51 |
| 05:57 | Illinois | Frank Gates grabs the offensive rebound | 63-51 |
| 05:45 | Illinois | Walter Bowen misses the easy layup but the foul's on Arnold Smith - foul #1 on Arnold Smith, team foul #5 | 63-51 |
| 05:45 | Illinois | Walter Bowen makes the 1st free throw | 63-52 |
| 05:45 | Illinois | Walter Bowen makes the 2nd free throw | 63-53 |
| 05:30 | Ohio State | Arnold Smith makes the floater from close range on a nice dish by Jimmy Brown and he's hacked by Thomas Perkins - foul #4 on Thomas Perkins, team foul #4 | 65-53 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Illinois | James Meadows (SG) Walter Bowen | |
| 05:30 | Ohio State | Arnold Smith misses the free throw | 65-53 |
| 05:30 | Illinois | James Meadows grabs the board | 65-53 |
| 05:17 | Illinois | Russ Wescott hits a runner in the lane on a nice dish by Thomas Perkins | 65-55 |
| 05:05 | Ohio State | Jimmy Brown buries a pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by Arnold Smith | 67-55 |
| 04:48 | Illinois | James Meadows's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 67-55 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Illinois | Cristopher English (SG), Kenneth Topete (SF), Arthur Bowman (PF) James Meadows, Roy Smith, Frank Gates | |
| 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 and a man to man (-2) | |
| 04:23 | Ohio State | Arthur Bowman denies the turnaround by George Cangelosi | 67-55 |
| 04:22 | Illinois | Arthur Bowman pulls down the rebound | 67-55 |
| 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 (-2) | |
| 04:04 | Illinois | Russ Wescott connects on the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Thomas Perkins | 67-58 |
| 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 (-2) | |
| 04:00 | Ohio State | The jump hook by Jimmy Brown is blocked by Russ Wescott | 67-58 |
| 03:58 | Illinois | Russ Wescott grabs the defensive rebound | 67-58 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 03:41 | Illinois | Arthur Bowman can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 67-58 |
| 03:40 | Ohio State | Arnold Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 67-58 |
| 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) | |
| 03:13 | Ohio State | Ronald Wilson loses the dribble to Cristopher English | 67-58 |
| 03:09 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins lays it in on a great pass from Cristopher English | 67-60 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Arnold Smith (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. SG - Jimmy Brown (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SF - George Cangelosi (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - Johnny Gipe (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. C - Ronald Wilson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Thomas Perkins (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 4 pf. SG - Cristopher English (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kenneth Topete (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Arthur Bowman (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Russ Wescott (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 02:52 | Ohio State | Johnny Gipe is hacked by Cristopher English - foul #1 on Cristopher English, team foul #5 | 67-60 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Frank Boatman (PG), David Parker (SG), Daniel Nix (SF), Brandon Rumberger (PF), Nelson Bennett (C) Arnold Smith, Jimmy Brown, George Cangelosi, Johnny Gipe, Ronald Wilson | |
| Subs | Illinois | James Meadows (PG), Walter Bowen (SG), Roy Smith (SF), Frank Gates (PF) Thomas Perkins, Cristopher English, Arthur Bowman, Russ Wescott | |
| 02:34 | Ohio State | David Parker misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 67-60 |
| 02:33 | Illinois | Frank Gates pulls down the rebound | 67-60 |
| 02:33 | Illinois | Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-60 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Illinois | Thomas Perkins (PG), Cristopher English (SG) James Meadows, Walter Bowen | |
| 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 (-2) | |
| 02:24 | Illinois | Cristopher English misses the 3pt shot from the right corner | 67-60 |
| 02:23 | Ohio State | Brandon Rumberger pulls down the rebound | 67-60 |
| 02:23 | Ohio State | Ohio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-60 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Arnold Smith (PG), Jimmy Brown (SG), George Cangelosi (SF), Johnny Gipe (PF), Ronald Wilson (C) Frank Boatman, David Parker, Daniel Nix, Brandon Rumberger, Nelson Bennett | |
| Subs | Illinois | Russ Wescott (C) Kenneth Topete | |
| 02:08 | Ohio State | Johnny Gipe misses short on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 67-60 |
| 02:06 | Ohio State | Ronald Wilson tips it in | 69-60 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 01:58 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins makes the floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Roy Smith | 69-62 |
| 01:35 | Ohio State | Roy Smith takes the ball from Ronald Wilson | 69-62 |
| 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 (-2) | |
| 01:14 | Illinois | Roy Smith is fouled on the floor by Arnold Smith - foul #2 on Arnold Smith, team foul #6 | 69-62 |
| 00:56 | Illinois | Russ Wescott hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 69-62 |
| 00:55 | Illinois | Roy Smith tips it home | 69-64 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:33 | Ohio State | The jump hook by Arnold Smith is blocked by Frank Gates | 69-64 |
| 00:32 | Illinois | Roy Smith snags the defensive board | 69-64 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:28 | Illinois | Cristopher English misses short on a floater from just outside the lane | 69-64 |
| 00:27 | Ohio State | Ronald Wilson grabs the board | 69-64 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:26 | Ohio State | Thomas Perkins is called for the reach on Ronald Wilson in the backcourt - foul #5 on Thomas Perkins, team foul #6 | 69-64 |
| Subs | Ohio State | David Parker (SG), Nelson Bennett (C) Jimmy Brown, Ronald Wilson | |
| Subs | Illinois | James Meadows (PG) Thomas Perkins | |
| 00:24 | Ohio State | David Parker is hacked by James Meadows - foul #3 on James Meadows, team foul #7 | 69-64 |
| 00:24 | Ohio State | David Parker makes the 1st free throw | 70-64 |
| 00:24 | Ohio State | David Parker makes the 2nd free throw | 71-64 |
| 00:19 | Illinois | Cristopher English comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 71-64 |
| 00:18 | Illinois | Russ Wescott grabs the offensive rebound | 71-64 |
| 00:16 | Illinois | Frank Gates is hacked by George Cangelosi - foul #4 on George Cangelosi, team foul #7 | 71-64 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Jimmy Brown (SG), Ronald Wilson (C) David Parker, Nelson Bennett | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 00:16 | Illinois | Frank Gates makes the 1st free throw | 71-65 |
| 00:16 | Illinois | Frank Gates makes the 2nd free throw | 71-66 |
| 00:13 | Ohio State | George Cangelosi is fouled in the backcourt by James Meadows - foul #4 on James Meadows, team foul #8 | 71-66 |
| Subs | Ohio State | David Parker (SG), Nelson Bennett (C) Jimmy Brown, Ronald Wilson | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 00:13 | Ohio State | George Cangelosi makes the 1st free throw | 72-66 |
| 00:13 | Ohio State | George Cangelosi makes the 2nd free throw | 73-66 |
| 00:06 | Illinois | Roy Smith drills a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Frank Gates | 73-69 |
| 00:06 | Ohio State | Ohio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 73-69 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Frank Boatman (SG), Ronald Wilson (C) David Parker, Nelson Bennett | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 00:04 | Ohio State | James Meadows is called for the reach on Frank Boatman in the backcourt - foul #5 on James Meadows, team foul #9 | 73-69 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Illinois | Walter Bowen (PG) James Meadows | |
| 00:04 | Ohio State | Frank Boatman misses the 1st free throw | 73-69 |
| 00:04 | Illinois | Russ Wescott grabs the board | 73-69 |
| 00:00 | Illinois | Russ Wescott can't connect on a halfcourt shot | 73-69 |