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5 crucial observations from the Illinois basketball win over Ohio State

Illinois basketball had a tough test on Tuesday night, but the Illini went on the road in the Big Ten and got the victory.

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood and Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jake Diebler shake hands following the NCAA men's basketball game in Columbus on Dec. 9, 2025. Ohio State lost 86-78. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Winning on the road in the Big Ten is always a challenge, but the Illinois basketball team was up for it on Tuesday night.