Despite having just one Big Ten win on the season, Illinois gave Big Ten leader Ohio State a game. Ultimately however, the Scarlet and Gray came out on top, downing the Illini 80-70.
The Buckeyes got the win, but they had to do it without one of their most consistent post players as sophomore forward Shayla Cooper did not play.
Shayla Cooper will not play for @OhioState_WBB vs. Illinois. Told it is "Coach's decision." More after game from McGuff..
— Jim Massie (@MassDispatch) February 1, 2016
According to Massie, Cooper was in uniform and participated in pregame warmups but did not play in the game.