PISCATAWAY, NJ - JANUARY 09: E.J. Liddell #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in action against Dean Reiber #21 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during a college basketball game at Rutgers Athletic Center on January 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Ohio State defeated Rutgers 79-68. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
The Ohio State basketball team almost let their game against Illinois slip away, but were able to finish when it mattered.
The Ohio State basketball team played really well for 30 minutes against Illinois today. They held a 15 point lead and were playing well on both sides of the ball.