All great players need a supporting cast, and Jared Sullinger is no exception. The Ohio State forward scored 27 points and collected 16 rebounds, but, without the assistance provided by his teammates, the Buckeyes would have been handed their 1st loss of the season.
In support of Sullinger, Jon Diebler tallied 15 points, and Aaron Craft single-handedly limited Demetri McCamey, the Fighting Illini's best player, to a mere 5 points.
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| Sullinger's double-double keyed OSU's victory |
The game's turning point came midway through the 2nd half when OSU went on a 14-0 run to claim a 56-50 lead. The stretch featured a trio of made 3-pointers, including 2 by Deshaun Thomas.
Illinois fought back in the closing minutes, and Mike Tisdale's 3 with 17 seconds remaining cut the Illini deficit to 1 at 69-68.
Ohio State, though, staved off the comeback due to 4 made free throws, 2 each by Craft and William Buford, and a Diebler steal. Jereme Richmond's 18 points led UI.
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