Ohio State snaps losing streak with 72-60 win over Illinois

Buckeyes snap losing streak with win over Illinois

COLUMBUS — Bruce Thornton scored 20 points, fellow freshman Brice Sensabaugh scored 14, senior Justice Sueing contributed a double-double, and Ohio State defeated Illinois 72-60 on Sunday, snapping a nine-game losing streak. The Buckeyes had lost 14 of their past 15 games coming in but have showed signs of improvement since starting four true freshmen — Thornton, Sensabaugh, Felix Okpara and Roddy Gayle — in back-to-back games. Ohio State led 41…

Ohio State snaps losing streak with 72-60 win over Illinois

The Buckeyes had lost 14 of their past 15 games coming in but have showed signs of improvement since starting four true freshmen.

Ohio State snaps losing streak with 72-60 win over Illinois

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Bruce Thornton scored 20 points, fellow freshman Brice Sensabaugh scored 14, senior Justice Sueing contributed a double-double, and Ohio State defeated Illinois 72-60 on Sunday, snapping a nine-game losing streak. The Buckeyes had lost 14 of their past 15 games coming in but have showed signs of improvement since starting four true freshmen — Thornton, Sensabaugh, Felix Okpara and Roddy Gayle — in back-to-back games. Ohio S…

Instant reaction | Ohio State 72, Illinois 60

Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the Illini's road loss against the Buckeyes

Illinois loses 72-60 at Ohio State, snapping a 9-game losing streak for the Buckeyes

Ohio State had lost 14 of 15 before beating Illinois on Sunday but has showed signs of improvement since starting four true freshmen in back-to-back games.

Men’s Basketball: Ohio State holds off Illinois 72-60, snaps 9-game losing streak

Ohio State freshman guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (1) is introduced into the starting lineup before the Ohio State-Illinois game Sunday. Ohio State won 72-60. Credit: Katie Good | Asst. Photo Editor Ohio State freshman center Felix Okpara (34) is introduced prior to tip in the Ohio State-Illnois game on Sunday in Columbus. Ohio State won 72-60. Credit: Zachary Rilley | Photo Editor The Illinois Student section takes up section 331 during the Ohio …