Illini Men Bounce Back With Win Over Ohio State
Illinois is 1-1 in the Big Ten after a 75-70 win over Ohio State at State Farm Center in Champaign. The Illini lost a 15-point lead before recovering to get the win on New Year's Day.
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Illinois is 1-1 in the Big Ten after a 75-70 win over Ohio State at State Farm Center in Champaign. The Illini lost a 15-point lead before recovering to get the win on New Year's Day.
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