| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Tyler Gilmore (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - George Jent (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Howe (fresh) PF - Rick Graham (fresh) 5 reb. C - Tony Fifer (fresh) 1 pts. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Walter Centeno (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Billy Harris (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Willie McIlwraith (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. PF - Benjamin Murphy (fresh) 2 reb. C - Patrick Molden (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois | Robert Howe inbounds the ball | 28-33 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 19:40 | Illinois | Rick Graham is fouled on the floor by Patrick Molden - foul #4 on Patrick Molden, team foul #1 | 28-33 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Earl Corbin (C) Patrick Molden | |
| 19:27 | Illinois | Tony Fifer blows the dunk but he's hacked by Earl Corbin - foul #3 on Earl Corbin, team foul #2 | 28-33 |
| 19:27 | Illinois | Tony Fifer makes the 1st free throw | 29-33 |
| 19:27 | Illinois | Tony Fifer makes the 2nd free throw | 30-33 |
| 19:15 | Ohio State | Billy Harris is hacked by Rick Graham - foul #1 on Rick Graham, team foul #1 | 30-33 |
| 19:10 | Ohio State | Willie McIlwraith hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Rick Graham - foul #2 on Rick Graham, team foul #2 | 30-33 |
| 19:10 | Ohio State | Willie McIlwraith makes the 1st free throw | 30-34 |
| 19:10 | Ohio State | Willie McIlwraith makes the 2nd free throw | 30-35 |
| 18:55 | Illinois | Robert Howe's pass is intercepted by Billy Harris | 30-35 |
| 18:44 | Ohio State | Billy Harris is hacked by Rick Graham - foul #3 on Rick Graham, team foul #3 | 30-35 |
| Subs | Illinois | John Iverson (PF) Rick Graham | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 18:33 | Ohio State | Walter Centeno is fouled on the floor by Tyler Gilmore - foul #1 on Tyler Gilmore, team foul #4 | 30-35 |
| 18:11 | Ohio State | Billy Harris knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner | 30-38 |
| 18:02 | Illinois | Tyler Gilmore shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the shot from just outside the lane | 30-38 |
| 18:01 | Illinois | John Iverson can't tip it in | 30-38 |
| 18:00 | Illinois | Tony Fifer tips it in | 32-38 |
| 17:41 | Ohio State | George Jent steals it from Earl Corbin | 32-38 |
| 17:38 | Illinois | George Jent hits the finger roll | 34-38 |
| 17:11 | Ohio State | Benjamin Murphy is fouled on the floor by Tony Fifer - foul #3 on Tony Fifer, team foul #5 | 34-38 |
| Subs | Illinois | Thomas Matter (C) Tony Fifer | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Ross Florkowski (PG), Clarence Krahn (SF), James Hoehn (PF) Walter Centeno, Willie McIlwraith, Benjamin Murphy | |
| 16:53 | Ohio State | Earl Corbin buries a floater from the right side on a great pass from Billy Harris | 34-40 |
| 16:38 | Illinois | Billy Harris steps in front of the Robert Howe pass | 34-40 |
| 16:25 | Ohio State | Ross Florkowski clanks a jumper from the right wing | 34-40 |
| 16:24 | Illinois | Tyler Gilmore pulls down the rebound | 34-40 |
| 16:12 | Illinois | Thomas Matter loses the ball out of bounds | 34-40 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Walter Centeno (PG), Willie McIlwraith (SF) Ross Florkowski, Clarence Krahn | |
| 15:55 | Ohio State | Thomas Matter denies the turnaround by Billy Harris | 34-40 |
| 15:54 | Illinois | John Iverson pulls down the rebound | 34-40 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Tyler Gilmore (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - George Jent (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Robert Howe (fairly fresh) PF - John Iverson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Thomas Matter (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Walter Centeno (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Billy Harris (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Willie McIlwraith (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. PF - James Hoehn (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Earl Corbin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 15:48 | Illinois | Tyler Gilmore drills a fadeaway near the basket on a great pass from John Iverson | 36-40 |
| 15:41 | Ohio State | Billy Harris misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Robert Howe - foul #3 on Robert Howe, team foul #6 | 36-40 |
| Subs | Illinois | Rick Graham (PF), Tony Fifer (C) John Iverson, Thomas Matter | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Benjamin Murphy (PF) Earl Corbin | |
| 15:41 | Ohio State | Billy Harris makes the 1st free throw | 36-41 |
| 15:41 | Ohio State | Billy Harris makes the 2nd free throw | 36-42 |
| 15:25 | Illinois | Walter Centeno is called for the reach on Tyler Gilmore - foul #2 on Walter Centeno, team foul #3 | 36-42 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Ross Florkowski (SG) Billy Harris | |
| 15:08 | Illinois | Tyler Gilmore splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 36-42 |
| 15:06 | Ohio State | Willie McIlwraith grabs the board | 36-42 |
| 14:44 | Ohio State | Willie McIlwraith misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but the foul's on Tyler Gilmore - foul #2 on Tyler Gilmore, team foul #7 | 36-42 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Billy Harris (SG), Earl Corbin (C) Walter Centeno, James Hoehn | |
| 14:44 | Ohio State | Willie McIlwraith makes the 1st free throw | 36-43 |
| 14:44 | Ohio State | Willie McIlwraith misses the 2nd free throw | 36-43 |
| 14:44 | Illinois | Robert Howe grabs the defensive rebound | 36-43 |
| 14:33 | Illinois | Rick Graham drills a pull-up jumper from the left side set up by George Jent | 38-43 |
| 14:09 | Ohio State | Ross Florkowski drills a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Billy Harris | 38-45 |
| 14:02 | Illinois | Tony Fifer can't connect on a jumper from the left side | 38-45 |
| 14:00 | Illinois | Robert Howe gets the offensive rebound | 38-45 |
| 13:47 | Illinois | Robert Howe throws a bad pass out of bounds | 38-45 |
| Subs | Illinois | John Iverson (SF) Robert Howe | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Clarence Krahn (SF) Willie McIlwraith | |
| 13:27 | Ohio State | Benjamin Murphy is whistled for a carry | 38-45 |
| Subs | Illinois | Michael Barnes (SG) George Jent | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Walter Centeno (PG), James Hoehn (PF) Ross Florkowski, Benjamin Murphy | |
| 13:07 | Illinois | Michael Barnes clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 38-45 |
| 13:05 | Ohio State | Earl Corbin grabs the defensive rebound | 38-45 |
| 12:47 | Ohio State | Clarence Krahn dunks the ball set up by Walter Centeno | 38-47 |
| 12:37 | Illinois | Michael Barnes drills a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line set up by Rick Graham | 40-47 |
| 12:30 | Ohio State | Billy Harris comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 40-47 |
| 12:28 | Illinois | John Iverson snags the defensive board | 40-47 |
| 12:12 | Illinois | Rick Graham can't connect on a jumper in the lane but he's hacked by James Hoehn - foul #2 on James Hoehn, team foul #4 | 40-47 |
| Subs | Illinois | George Jent (SG), Robert Howe (SF) Tyler Gilmore, John Iverson | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Ross Florkowski (SG), Willie McIlwraith (SF), Patrick Molden (C) Billy Harris, Clarence Krahn, Earl Corbin | |
| 12:12 | Illinois | Rick Graham makes the 1st free throw | 41-47 |
| 12:12 | Illinois | Rick Graham makes the 2nd free throw | 42-47 |
| 12:04 | Ohio State | Walter Centeno misses badly on a runner near the basket | 42-47 |
| 12:03 | Illinois | George Jent pulls down the rebound | 42-47 |
| 11:47 | Illinois | Tony Fifer misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing | 42-47 |
| 11:45 | Illinois | Michael Barnes tips it back up and in | 44-47 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Michael Barnes (fresh) 4 pts. SG - George Jent (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Robert Howe (fairly fresh) 3 pf. PF - Rick Graham (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Tony Fifer (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Walter Centeno (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ross Florkowski (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Willie McIlwraith (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. PF - James Hoehn (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Patrick Molden (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. | |
| 11:31 | Ohio State | Walter Centeno scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 44-50 |
| 11:12 | Illinois | Tony Fifer is fouled on the floor by Ross Florkowski - foul #1 on Ross Florkowski, team foul #5 | 44-50 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Billy Harris (SG), Benjamin Murphy (PF) Walter Centeno, James Hoehn | |
| 10:55 | Illinois | Tony Fifer connects on the floater from the right wing on a nice dish by George Jent | 46-50 |
| 10:48 | Ohio State | Billy Harris misses long on a jumpshot from the left side | 46-50 |
| 10:47 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Tony Fifer | 46-50 |
| 10:28 | Illinois | Robert Howe can't finish the layup | 46-50 |
| 10:27 | Ohio State | Patrick Molden snags the defensive board | 46-50 |
| 10:06 | Ohio State | Rick Graham picks off the pass by Billy Harris | 46-50 |
| 09:47 | Illinois | Rick Graham misses short on a shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Patrick Molden - foul #5 on Patrick Molden, team foul #6 | 46-50 |
| Subs | Illinois | Tyler Gilmore (PG), John Iverson (SF), Thomas Matter (C) George Jent, Robert Howe, Tony Fifer | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Walter Centeno (PG), Clarence Krahn (SF), Earl Corbin (C) Ross Florkowski, Willie McIlwraith, Patrick Molden | |
| 09:47 | Illinois | Rick Graham makes the 1st free throw | 47-50 |
| 09:47 | Illinois | Rick Graham makes the 2nd free throw | 48-50 |
| 09:39 | Ohio State | Billy Harris misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 48-50 |
| 09:38 | Ohio State | Benjamin Murphy snags the offensive board | 48-50 |
| 09:23 | Ohio State | Billy Harris misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 48-50 |
| 09:22 | Illinois | Thomas Matter pulls down the rebound | 48-50 |
| 09:17 | Illinois | Michael Barnes connects on the open jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Tyler Gilmore | 50-50 |
| 08:58 | Ohio State | Billy Harris comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing | 50-50 |
| 08:57 | Illinois | Thomas Matter grabs the board | 50-50 |
| 08:36 | Illinois | John Iverson is by himself and knocks in the driving attempt from the right block on a great pass from Tyler Gilmore out of a doubleteam | 52-50 |
| 08:15 | Ohio State | Earl Corbin connects on the runner in the paint on a great pass from Billy Harris | 52-52 |
| 08:00 | Illinois | Thomas Matter comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 52-52 |
| 07:58 | Ohio State | Benjamin Murphy snags the defensive board | 52-52 |
| 07:39 | Ohio State | Clarence Krahn misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 52-52 |
| 07:38 | Illinois | John Iverson grabs the board | 52-52 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Tyler Gilmore (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Michael Barnes (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SF - John Iverson (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. PF - Rick Graham (tiring) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Thomas Matter (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Walter Centeno (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Billy Harris (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Clarence Krahn (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. PF - Benjamin Murphy (fairly fresh) 4 reb. C - Earl Corbin (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 07:23 | Illinois | Thomas Matter's fadeaway is rejected by Billy Harris | 52-52 |
| 07:21 | Ohio State | Billy Harris grabs the defensive rebound | 52-52 |
| 07:01 | Ohio State | Clarence Krahn is called for traveling | 52-52 |
| Subs | Illinois | George Jent (SG), Robert Howe (SF), Tony Fifer (C) Michael Barnes, Rick Graham, Thomas Matter | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Ross Florkowski (PG), Peter Daniels (SG), Willie McIlwraith (SF), James Hoehn (PF) Walter Centeno, Billy Harris, Clarence Krahn, Benjamin Murphy | |
| 06:41 | Illinois | George Jent makes the wide open 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by John Iverson | 55-52 |
| 06:23 | Ohio State | James Hoehn scores on a runner from close range and the foul's on Tony Fifer - foul #4 on Tony Fifer, team foul #8 | 55-54 |
| Subs | Illinois | William McTarnaghan (PG) Tyler Gilmore | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 06:23 | Ohio State | James Hoehn makes the free throw | 55-55 |
| 06:08 | Illinois | William McTarnaghan connects on the shot from the left block | 57-55 |
| 05:46 | Ohio State | Ross Florkowski misses long on a floater from the free throw line | 57-55 |
| 05:44 | Ohio State | Willie McIlwraith tips it but misses | 57-55 |
| 05:42 | Ohio State | Earl Corbin grabs the offensive rebound | 57-55 |
| 05:20 | Ohio State | Ross Florkowski loses the ball out of bounds | 57-55 |
| Subs | Illinois | Michael Barnes (PG) William McTarnaghan | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Billy Harris (SG) Peter Daniels | |
| 05:03 | Illinois | Michael Barnes can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by James Hoehn - foul #3 on James Hoehn, team foul #7 | 57-55 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Walter Centeno (PG) Ross Florkowski | |
| 05:03 | Illinois | Michael Barnes makes the 1st free throw | 58-55 |
| 05:03 | Illinois | Michael Barnes misses the 2nd free throw | 58-55 |
| 05:03 | Ohio State | Earl Corbin snags the defensive board | 58-55 |
| 04:42 | Ohio State | James Hoehn loses the dribble to Michael Barnes | 58-55 |
| 04:30 | Illinois | Willie McIlwraith is called for the reach on Michael Barnes - foul #2 on Willie McIlwraith, team foul #8 | 58-55 |
| Subs | Illinois | Thomas Matter (C) Tony Fifer | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Benjamin Murphy (PF) James Hoehn | |
| 04:30 | Illinois | Michael Barnes makes the 1st free throw | 59-55 |
| 04:30 | Illinois | Michael Barnes makes the 2nd free throw | 60-55 |
| 04:14 | Ohio State | John Iverson swats the shot by Benjamin Murphy | 60-55 |
| 04:12 | Illinois | Thomas Matter grabs the board | 60-55 |
| 03:56 | Illinois | Michael Barnes drills a jumper from the baseline set up by John Iverson and the foul's on Walter Centeno - foul #3 on Walter Centeno, team foul #9 | 62-55 |
| Subs | Illinois | William McTarnaghan (SF) Robert Howe | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Clarence Krahn (SF) Willie McIlwraith | |
| 03:56 | Illinois | Michael Barnes misses the free throw | 62-55 |
| 03:56 | Ohio State | Benjamin Murphy pulls down the rebound | 62-55 |
| 03:37 | Ohio State | Benjamin Murphy clanks a jumper in the paint but the foul's on John Iverson - foul #3 on John Iverson, team foul #9 | 62-55 |
| Subs | Illinois | Tyler Gilmore (PG), Rick Graham (PF) Michael Barnes, William McTarnaghan | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 03:37 | Ohio State | Benjamin Murphy misses the 1st free throw | 62-55 |
| 03:37 | Ohio State | Benjamin Murphy makes the 2nd free throw | 62-56 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Tyler Gilmore (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - George Jent (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - John Iverson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. PF - Rick Graham (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Thomas Matter (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Walter Centeno (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Billy Harris (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Clarence Krahn (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. PF - Benjamin Murphy (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 5 reb. C - Earl Corbin (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 03:20 | Illinois | Clarence Krahn swats the shot by George Jent | 62-56 |
| 03:19 | Ohio State | Benjamin Murphy grabs the board | 62-56 |
| 02:59 | Ohio State | Clarence Krahn misses short on a driving attempt from the baseline | 62-56 |
| 02:58 | Illinois | John Iverson snags the defensive board | 62-56 |
| 02:58 | Illinois | Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 62-56 |
| Subs | Illinois | Robert Howe (SF), Tony Fifer (C) John Iverson, Thomas Matter | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Willie McIlwraith (SF), James Hoehn (C) Clarence Krahn, Earl Corbin | |
| 02:45 | Illinois | Rick Graham lays it in set up by Robert Howe | 64-56 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 02:34 | Ohio State | Walter Centeno travels with the ball | 64-56 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 02:21 | Illinois | Tony Fifer misses the pull-up jumper from the right side | 64-56 |
| 02:19 | Ohio State | Billy Harris snags the defensive board | 64-56 |
| 01:50 | Ohio State | Walter Centeno scores on a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Willie McIlwraith | 64-58 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 01:47 | Illinois | Tyler Gilmore is fouled in the backcourt by Walter Centeno - foul #4 on Walter Centeno, team foul #10 | 64-58 |
| Subs | Illinois | John Iverson (SF) Robert Howe | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Earl Corbin (C) James Hoehn | |
| 01:47 | Illinois | Tyler Gilmore makes the 1st free throw | 65-58 |
| 01:47 | Illinois | Tyler Gilmore makes the 2nd free throw | 66-58 |
| 01:18 | Ohio State | Earl Corbin is hacked by Tony Fifer - foul #5 on Tony Fifer, team foul #10 | 66-58 |
| Subs | Illinois | Robert Howe (SF), Thomas Matter (C) John Iverson, Tony Fifer | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 01:18 | Ohio State | Earl Corbin makes the 1st free throw | 66-59 |
| 01:18 | Ohio State | Earl Corbin misses the 2nd free throw | 66-59 |
| 01:18 | Ohio State | Willie McIlwraith snags the offensive board | 66-59 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 01:06 | Ohio State | Willie McIlwraith misses badly on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 66-59 |
| 01:04 | Ohio State | Walter Centeno grabs the offensive board | 66-59 |
| 00:50 | Ohio State | Willie McIlwraith drills a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Earl Corbin | 66-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:29 | Illinois | Willie McIlwraith picks off the pass by Rick Graham | 66-62 |
| 00:26 | Ohio State | Billy Harris banks in the layup on a great pass from Willie McIlwraith | 66-64 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:24 | Illinois | Rick Graham is hacked by Walter Centeno in the backcourt - foul #5 on Walter Centeno, team foul #11 | 66-64 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Ross Florkowski (PG) Walter Centeno | |
| 00:24 | Illinois | Rick Graham misses the 1st free throw | 66-64 |
| 00:24 | Illinois | Rick Graham makes the 2nd free throw | 67-64 |
| 00:22 | Ohio State | Ohio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-64 |
| 00:19 | Ohio State | Billy Harris's pass is intercepted by Rick Graham | 67-64 |
| 00:17 | Illinois | George Jent is hacked by Ross Florkowski in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ross Florkowski, team foul #12 | 67-64 |
| 00:17 | Illinois | George Jent misses the 1st free throw | 67-64 |
| 00:17 | Illinois | George Jent misses the 2nd free throw | 67-64 |
| 00:17 | Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Thomas Matter | 67-64 |
| 00:15 | Illinois | Thomas Matter is fouled on the floor by Earl Corbin - foul #4 on Earl Corbin, team foul #13 | 67-64 |
| 00:15 | Illinois | Thomas Matter makes the 1st free throw | 68-64 |
| 00:15 | Illinois | Thomas Matter makes the 2nd free throw | 69-64 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:11 | Ohio State | Billy Harris can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 69-64 |
| 00:09 | Illinois | Tyler Gilmore gets the rebound | 69-64 |
| 00:08 | Illinois | Ross Florkowski is called for the reach on Tyler Gilmore in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ross Florkowski, team foul #14 | 69-64 |
| Subs | Illinois | John Iverson (SF) Robert Howe | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 00:08 | Illinois | Tyler Gilmore makes the 1st free throw | 70-64 |
| 00:08 | Illinois | Tyler Gilmore makes the 2nd free throw | 71-64 |
| 00:06 | Ohio State | Ross Florkowski is fouled in the backcourt by George Jent - foul #2 on George Jent, team foul #11 | 71-64 |
| Subs | Illinois | Robert Howe (SF) John Iverson | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 00:06 | Ohio State | Ross Florkowski makes the 1st free throw | 71-65 |
| 00:06 | Ohio State | Ross Florkowski misses the 2nd free throw | 71-65 |
| 00:06 | Illinois | Thomas Matter gets the rebound | 71-65 |
| 00:03 | Illinois | Ross Florkowski is called for the reach on Thomas Matter in the backcourt - foul #4 on Ross Florkowski, team foul #15 | 71-65 |
| Subs | Illinois | John Iverson (SF) Robert Howe | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 00:03 | Illinois | Thomas Matter misses the 1st free throw | 71-65 |
| 00:03 | Illinois | Thomas Matter makes the 2nd free throw | 72-65 |
| 00:00 | Ohio State | Willie McIlwraith can't connect on a halfcourt shot | 72-65 |