Keaton Wagler's 23 Points Lead No. 13 Illinois to 88-80 Victory over Ohio State in Big Ten Opener

Wagler leads Illinois men's basketball to 88-80 victory over Ohio State

COLUMBUS — Keaton Wagler scored 23 points and No. 13 Illinois opened its Big Ten schedule with an 88-80 victory over Ohio State on Tuesday night. David ...

Keaton Wagler's 23 points lead No. 13 Illinois to 88-80 victory over Ohio State in Big Ten opener

Keaton Wagler scores 23 points as No. 13 Illinois wins its Big Ten opener against Ohio State, 88-80.

No. 13 Illinois fends off Ohio State in Big Ten opener

Keaton Wagler led four scorers in double figures with 23 points for No. 13 Illinois in an 88-80 Big Ten win against Ohio State in Columbus on Tuesday.

No. 13 Illinois 88, Ohio State 80

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See photos of Ohio State's Big Ten basketball opener vs Illinois

The Ohio State Buckeyes open the Big Ten basketball season against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Columbus on Dec. 9.

Thornton’s 34 points not enough in Ohio State’s 88-80 loss to No. 13 Illinois

Bruce Thornton (2), on offense during the basketball game against Illinois Tuesday. The Buckeyes fell 88-80 to the Illini. Photo Credit: Brailee Rathburn | Lantern Photographer Keaton Wagler held the ball at the top of the key as all 9,974 fans in attendance rose to their feet. The sound of the PA announcer boomed: One minute to go. Down three points, the question lingered: would the Buckeyes lose yet another close game, or would they claw back …