Illinois Loses to Ohio State in Big Ten Women’s Basketball Quarterfinals

Illinois' women's basketball team trailed throughout the game Friday, as they lost to Ohio State, 66 to 55 in the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament in Indianapolis.

Jenna Smith and Lacey Simpson both scored 13 points for the Illini. 10th-ranked Ohio State goes on to Saturday's semifinal action. They'll face the winner of Friday night's game between Wisconsin and Purdue. . Also in the semifinals, Michigan State plays Iowa. Michigan State beat Michigan 61 to 50 in Friday's quarterfinals, while Iowa defeated Penn State 82 to 75.