The first half of the Buckeyes' two-game road trip did not go as planned as they fell 84-65 to South Florida on Sunday, but Ohio State rebounded on Tuesday with a decisive 88-69 victory over Illinois.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 Ohio State | 16 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 88 |
| Illinois | 21 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 69 |
Offensively, the Buckeyes were led by Kelsey Mitchell and Linnae Harper.