| Lineup | Illinois | PG - William Barton (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Austin Coward (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Philip Booker (fresh) 4 reb. PF - Sam Long (fresh) 3 pts. C - Robert Summers (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Floyd Hauck (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Fredrick Lagunas (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Joshua Pugsley (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Bob Chisolm (fresh) 6 pts. C - Craig Frey (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Ohio State | Joshua Pugsley inbounds the ball | 21-36 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:44 | Ohio State | Bob Chisolm throws it down on a great pass from Fredrick Lagunas | 21-38 |
| 19:16 | Illinois | Sam Long can't finish the layup | 21-38 |
| 19:14 | Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Sam Long | 21-38 |
| 19:01 | Illinois | Philip Booker buries a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from William Barton | 23-38 |
| 18:41 | Ohio State | Fredrick Lagunas loses the dribble to Philip Booker | 23-38 |
| 18:21 | Illinois | Floyd Hauck steals it from Robert Summers | 23-38 |
| 18:17 | Ohio State | Floyd Hauck blows the layup | 23-38 |
| 18:16 | Illinois | Austin Coward gets the rebound | 23-38 |
| 18:12 | Illinois | Floyd Hauck steps in front of the Sam Long pass | 23-38 |
| 17:58 | Ohio State | Craig Frey hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt near the basket but he's fouled by Sam Long - foul #3 on Sam Long, team foul #1 | 23-38 |
| Subs | Illinois | Christopher Wilburn (PF) Sam Long | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 17:58 | Ohio State | Craig Frey misses the 1st free throw | 23-38 |
| 17:58 | Ohio State | Craig Frey makes the 2nd free throw | 23-39 |
| 17:35 | Illinois | Christopher Wilburn hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing | 23-39 |
| 17:34 | Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Christopher Wilburn | 23-39 |
| 17:13 | Illinois | Robert Summers makes the fadeaway near the basket | 25-39 |
| 16:59 | Ohio State | Fredrick Lagunas buries a 3pt shot from the right wing | 25-42 |
| 16:36 | Illinois | Floyd Hauck picks off the pass by Philip Booker | 25-42 |
| 16:15 | Ohio State | The jump hook by Craig Frey is blocked by Christopher Wilburn | 25-42 |
| 16:13 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Christopher Wilburn | 25-42 |
| 15:44 | Illinois | Robert Summers hits a jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Philip Booker | 27-42 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - William Barton (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Austin Coward (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Philip Booker (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Christopher Wilburn (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Robert Summers (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Floyd Hauck (fairly fresh) 2 ast. 4 stl. SG - Fredrick Lagunas (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Joshua Pugsley (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Bob Chisolm (fairly fresh) 8 pts. C - Craig Frey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:22 | Ohio State | Joshua Pugsley can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Philip Booker - foul #1 on Philip Booker, team foul #2 | 27-42 |
| Subs | Illinois | Leroy Dickens (SG), Carl Hartsock (SF), Sam Long (PF) Austin Coward, Philip Booker, Robert Summers | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Paul Alvardo (PG), Mark Fincher (SG), Danny Baca (PF), Jason Holsinger (C) Floyd Hauck, Fredrick Lagunas, Bob Chisolm, Craig Frey | |
| 15:22 | Ohio State | Joshua Pugsley makes the 1st free throw | 27-43 |
| 15:22 | Ohio State | Joshua Pugsley makes the 2nd free throw | 27-44 |
| 15:00 | Illinois | William Barton hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 27-44 |
| 14:59 | Ohio State | Jason Holsinger grabs the defensive rebound | 27-44 |
| 14:48 | Ohio State | Jason Holsinger's dunk attempt is rejected by Christopher Wilburn | 27-44 |
| 14:46 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Christopher Wilburn | 27-44 |
| 14:40 | Illinois | Danny Baca takes the ball from William Barton | 27-44 |
| 14:19 | Ohio State | Joshua Pugsley comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 27-44 |
| 14:18 | Ohio State | Jason Holsinger tips it but misses | 27-44 |
| 14:17 | Illinois | Carl Hartsock pulls down the rebound | 27-44 |
| 13:58 | Illinois | William Barton connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 30-44 |
| 13:49 | Ohio State | Joshua Pugsley loses the dribble to Christopher Wilburn | 30-44 |
| 13:20 | Illinois | William Barton misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 30-44 |
| 13:18 | Illinois | Christopher Wilburn misses the tip | 30-44 |
| 13:16 | Illinois | Sam Long tips it in | 32-44 |
| 12:50 | Ohio State | Christopher Wilburn steals the ball from Joshua Pugsley | 32-44 |
| 12:37 | Illinois | William Barton misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 32-44 |
| 12:35 | Ohio State | Danny Baca grabs the board | 32-44 |
| 12:18 | Ohio State | Danny Baca misses the turnaround from close range | 32-44 |
| 12:17 | Illinois | Carl Hartsock grabs the board | 32-44 |
| 11:56 | Illinois | William Barton is called for traveling | 32-44 |
| Subs | Illinois | Austin Coward (SG), Philip Booker (SF), Robert Summers (C) Leroy Dickens, Carl Hartsock, Christopher Wilburn | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Floyd Hauck (PG), Fredrick Lagunas (SG), Kenneth Bennett (SF), Bob Chisolm (PF), Craig Frey (C) Paul Alvardo, Mark Fincher, Joshua Pugsley, Danny Baca, Jason Holsinger | |
| 11:35 | Ohio State | Bob Chisolm clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 32-44 |
| 11:34 | Illinois | Philip Booker grabs the board | 32-44 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - William Barton (tiring) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Austin Coward (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Philip Booker (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - Sam Long (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Robert Summers (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Floyd Hauck (fresh) 2 ast. 4 stl. SG - Fredrick Lagunas (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kenneth Bennett (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Bob Chisolm (fresh) 8 pts. C - Craig Frey (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:06 | Illinois | Robert Summers misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Craig Frey - foul #1 on Craig Frey, team foul #1 | 32-44 |
| Subs | Illinois | Leroy Dickens (PG) William Barton | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 11:06 | Illinois | Robert Summers makes the 1st free throw | 33-44 |
| 11:06 | Illinois | Robert Summers makes the 2nd free throw | 34-44 |
| 10:48 | Ohio State | Kenneth Bennett is fouled on the floor by Austin Coward - foul #2 on Austin Coward, team foul #3 | 34-44 |
| 10:35 | Ohio State | Leroy Dickens steals it from Craig Frey | 34-44 |
| 10:31 | Illinois | Leroy Dickens lays it up and in | 36-44 |
| 10:15 | Ohio State | Craig Frey loses the dribble to Robert Summers | 36-44 |
| 09:57 | Illinois | Austin Coward clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 36-44 |
| 09:56 | Illinois | Leroy Dickens tips it but misses | 36-44 |
| 09:55 | Ohio State | Craig Frey gets the rebound | 36-44 |
| 09:35 | Ohio State | Bob Chisolm comes up short on the turnaround near the basket | 36-44 |
| 09:33 | Ohio State | Bob Chisolm hits the follow up shot | 36-46 |
| 09:05 | Illinois | Leroy Dickens loses the ball out of bounds | 36-46 |
| Subs | Illinois | William Barton (PG), Christopher Wilburn (PF) Leroy Dickens, Sam Long | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 08:36 | Ohio State | Floyd Hauck's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 36-46 |
| Subs | Illinois | Dikembe Abu (SG), Carl Hartsock (PF) Austin Coward, Robert Summers | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Paul Alvardo (PG), Mark Fincher (SG), Joshua Pugsley (SF), Danny Baca (PF), Jason Holsinger (C) Floyd Hauck, Fredrick Lagunas, Kenneth Bennett, Bob Chisolm, Craig Frey | |
| 08:34 | Illinois | Paul Alvardo steals it from William Barton in the backcourt | 36-46 |
| 08:21 | Ohio State | Jason Holsinger misses badly on a floater from the right side | 36-46 |
| 08:20 | Ohio State | Joshua Pugsley can't tip it in | 36-46 |
| 08:18 | Illinois | Carl Hartsock grabs the defensive rebound | 36-46 |
| 07:49 | Illinois | Philip Booker misses badly on a turnaround from the baseline | 36-46 |
| 07:47 | Illinois | William Barton pulls down the offensive rebound | 36-46 |
| 07:26 | Illinois | Christopher Wilburn connects on the fadeaway in the paint on a great pass from William Barton | 38-46 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - William Barton (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Dikembe Abu (fresh) SF - Philip Booker (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - Carl Hartsock (fresh) 4 reb. C - Christopher Wilburn (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Paul Alvardo (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Mark Fincher (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Joshua Pugsley (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Danny Baca (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. C - Jason Holsinger (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:14 | Ohio State | Danny Baca travels with the ball | 38-46 |
| Subs | Illinois | Austin Coward (SG), Sam Long (PF), Robert Summers (C) Dikembe Abu, Philip Booker, Christopher Wilburn | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Floyd Hauck (PG), Fredrick Lagunas (SG), Kenneth Bennett (SF), Bob Chisolm (PF), Craig Frey (C) Paul Alvardo, Mark Fincher, Joshua Pugsley, Danny Baca, Jason Holsinger | |
| 06:53 | Illinois | William Barton is called for traveling | 38-46 |
| 06:40 | Ohio State | Fredrick Lagunas makes the jumpshot from the left wing set up by Floyd Hauck | 38-48 |
| 06:14 | Illinois | Fredrick Lagunas is called for the reach on William Barton - foul #3 on Fredrick Lagunas, team foul #2 | 38-48 |
| 05:58 | Illinois | William Barton misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 38-48 |
| 05:56 | Illinois | Sam Long hits the follow up shot | 40-48 |
| 05:35 | Ohio State | Bob Chisolm hits a runner in the paint on a nice dish by Fredrick Lagunas and he's hacked by Sam Long - foul #4 on Sam Long, team foul #4 | 40-50 |
| Subs | Illinois | Philip Booker (SF) Carl Hartsock | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joshua Pugsley (SF) Kenneth Bennett | |
| 05:35 | Ohio State | Bob Chisolm makes the free throw | 40-51 |
| 05:06 | Illinois | William Barton buries a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Austin Coward | 43-51 |
| 04:50 | Ohio State | Bob Chisolm travels with the ball | 43-51 |
| Subs | Illinois | Leroy Dickens (PG), Dikembe Abu (SG), Carl Hartsock (PF), Christopher Wilburn (C) William Barton, Austin Coward, Sam Long, Robert Summers | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Paul Alvardo (PG), Mark Fincher (SG), Danny Baca (PF) Floyd Hauck, Fredrick Lagunas, Bob Chisolm | |
| 04:32 | Illinois | Philip Booker connects on the driving attempt from the left block and he's hacked by Joshua Pugsley - foul #1 on Joshua Pugsley, team foul #3 | 45-51 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Jason Holsinger (C) Craig Frey | |
| 04:32 | Illinois | Philip Booker makes the free throw | 46-51 |
| 04:22 | Ohio State | Danny Baca misses the easy layup | 46-51 |
| 04:21 | Ohio State | Mark Fincher tips it in | 46-53 |
| 03:54 | Illinois | Leroy Dickens knocks in the 3 from the left wing | 49-53 |
| 03:25 | Ohio State | Mark Fincher buries a 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Paul Alvardo | 49-56 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Leroy Dickens (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Dikembe Abu (fresh) SF - Philip Booker (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. PF - Carl Hartsock (fresh) 4 reb. C - Christopher Wilburn (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Paul Alvardo (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Mark Fincher (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Joshua Pugsley (tiring) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Danny Baca (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. C - Jason Holsinger (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 02:56 | Illinois | Leroy Dickens misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 49-56 |
| 02:54 | Ohio State | Danny Baca snags the defensive board | 49-56 |
| 02:54 | Ohio State | Ohio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 49-56 |
| Subs | Illinois | William Barton (PG), Austin Coward (SG), Sam Long (PF), Robert Summers (C) Leroy Dickens, Dikembe Abu, Carl Hartsock, Christopher Wilburn | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Floyd Hauck (PG), Fredrick Lagunas (SG), Kenneth Bennett (SF), Bob Chisolm (PF), Craig Frey (C) Paul Alvardo, Mark Fincher, Joshua Pugsley, Danny Baca, Jason Holsinger | |
| 02:30 | Ohio State | Floyd Hauck misses short on a shot from the left wing but he's fouled by William Barton - foul #2 on William Barton, team foul #5 | 49-56 |
| 02:30 | Ohio State | Floyd Hauck makes the 1st free throw | 49-57 |
| 02:30 | Ohio State | Floyd Hauck makes the 2nd free throw | 49-58 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 02:13 | Illinois | Robert Summers blows the layup | 49-58 |
| 02:12 | Illinois | William Barton misses the tip | 49-58 |
| 02:11 | Ohio State | Craig Frey snags the defensive board | 49-58 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:46 | Ohio State | Bob Chisolm misses short on a jumper from close range | 49-58 |
| 01:45 | Illinois | William Barton snags the defensive board | 49-58 |
| 01:41 | Illinois | William Barton buries a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Philip Booker | 52-58 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:27 | Ohio State | Floyd Hauck misses short on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but the foul's on William Barton - foul #3 on William Barton, team foul #6 | 52-58 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joshua Pugsley (SF) Kenneth Bennett | |
| 01:27 | Ohio State | Floyd Hauck makes the 1st free throw | 52-59 |
| 01:27 | Ohio State | Floyd Hauck makes the 2nd free throw | 52-60 |
| 01:15 | Illinois | Robert Summers's pass is intercepted by Bob Chisolm | 52-60 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:51 | Ohio State | Joshua Pugsley drills a pull-up jumper from the left side | 52-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:47 | Illinois | Fredrick Lagunas is called for the reach on Austin Coward - foul #4 on Fredrick Lagunas, team foul #4 | 52-62 |
| 00:43 | Illinois | William Barton makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 55-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:40 | Ohio State | Austin Coward is called for the reach on Fredrick Lagunas in the backcourt - foul #3 on Austin Coward, team foul #7 | 55-62 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Paul Alvardo (PG) Floyd Hauck | |
| 00:40 | Ohio State | Fredrick Lagunas makes the 1st free throw | 55-63 |
| 00:40 | Ohio State | Fredrick Lagunas misses the 2nd free throw | 55-63 |
| 00:40 | Illinois | Robert Summers grabs the board | 55-63 |
| 00:35 | Illinois | Austin Coward misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 55-63 |
| 00:34 | Ohio State | Craig Frey gets the rebound | 55-63 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:32 | Ohio State | William Barton is called for the reach on Craig Frey in the backcourt - foul #4 on William Barton, team foul #8 | 55-63 |
| 00:32 | Ohio State | Craig Frey makes the 1st free throw | 55-64 |
| 00:32 | Ohio State | Craig Frey makes the 2nd free throw | 55-65 |
| 00:26 | Illinois | Austin Coward can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 55-65 |
| 00:25 | Illinois | Robert Summers grabs the offensive board | 55-65 |
| 00:23 | Illinois | Bob Chisolm is called for the reach on Sam Long - foul #2 on Bob Chisolm, team foul #5 | 55-65 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Floyd Hauck (PG) Paul Alvardo | |
| 00:20 | Illinois | Philip Booker is fouled on the floor by Joshua Pugsley - foul #2 on Joshua Pugsley, team foul #6 | 55-65 |
| 00:17 | Illinois | William Barton misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 55-65 |
| 00:16 | Ohio State | Craig Frey gets the rebound | 55-65 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Ohio State | Floyd Hauck runs out the clock | 55-65 |