Illinois Advances to Big Ten Semifinals After Defeating Ohio State

In a closely contested game, Illinois overcame a second-half deficit to secure a spot in the semifinals.

No. 13 Illinois overcame a 10-point second-half deficit to beat Ohio State 77-74 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.
Terrence Shannon Jr. led Illinois with 28 points, while Jamison Battle scored 21 points for Ohio State.
The game was tightly contested, with Illinois securing the win through crucial free throws in the final minute.
Illinois will face the winner of the Indiana and Nebraska game in the semifinals.
The loss puts Ohio State's NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy, as they must wait until selection Sunday to see if they qualify.