ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Ohio State Defeats Illinois 86-83
Illinois was burned for 31 points by Malaki Branham on Thursday as Ohio State picked up a 86-83 win at State Farm Center.
Ohio State was a +7.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
E.J. Liddell had 21 points for Ohio State and Kyle Young chipped in with 18 points. Jamari Wheeler had 3 assists for them, while Kyle Young was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Illinois got a 26-point performance from Alfonso Plummer, who was supported by 14 points from Jacob Grandison. Trent Frazier had 4 assists in a losing cause for Illinois, while Coleman Hawkins grabbed 4 rebounds.
Ohio State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Ohio State as they grabbed 27 boards, while Illinois only had 24
Ohio State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Maryland. Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Michigan.