Ohio State 94 Illinois State 67

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The Buckeyes jumped out to A 22-0 lead and never looked back. Illinois State lost its best player because of covid-19 and then lost its next best player, who was hurt last week at practice. The Buckeyes hit 48.4% from the floor, while Illinois State hit 38.6%.
10 of the 12 players who got playing time scored for the Buckeyes, with Justice Sueing (Honolulu, HI) leading the way with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist. E.J. Liddell (Belleville, IL) added 16 points, 3 boards, and 3 assists. Freshman Zed Key (Bay Shore, NY) 12 points, 5 boards, and 1 assist.
For Illinois State Antonio Reeves (Chicago, Ill) led the way with 18 points, 7 boards, and 1 assist.