#6 Ohio State 62, Illinois 44 (Final)

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Dispatch

OHIO STATE 62 ILLINOIS 44
Supporting cast stars in dominating victory
Oden quiet offensively, but others pick up the slack
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Bob Baptist
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH


CHAMPAIGN, Ill. ? In case the omnipresence of Greg Oden had caused anyone to go to sleep on the players around him, yesterday was a wake-up call.
Paying scant attention to the rest of the Ohio State men?s basketball team can be perilous, as Illinois learned in suffering its worst loss in Assembly Hall in 31 years. Jamar Butler and Ron Lewis made four of Ohio State?s five three-point baskets in a searing seven-minute run in the first half that carried the Buckeyes to a 62-44 victory.

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Canton

Buckeyes kick offense to the outside
Sunday, January 7, 2007
By DAVID MERCER Associated Press Writer


CHAMPAIGN, Ill. One thought drove Illinois Head Coach Bruce Weber?s planning for the Illini?s game against No. 6 Ohio State on Saturday.
If his team could contain 7-foot freshman center Greg Oden, it might pull off an upset. Oden didn?t score a point until the second half Saturday, but the Buckeyes? guards took up the slack with three scoring in double figures as Ohio State beat the Illini, 62-44, handing Illinois its worst home loss since 1976.

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DDN

OSU MEN
Illini stop Oden, not his teammates

Cook, Buckeyes' guards pick up the slack for 7-footer in OSU's 62-44 Big Ten road win.


By David Mercer
Associated Press

Sunday, January 07, 2007

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. ? One thought drove Illinois coach Bruce Weber's planning for the Illini's game against No. 6 Ohio State on Saturday.

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MEN VS. BOYS
No. 6 Buckeyes hand Illini worst home loss since 1976

By JOHN SUPINIE
COPLEY NEWS SERVICE

Published Sunday, January 07, 2007
CHAMPAIGN - Whether it results from a lack of effort, practice time, confidence, leadership or playmakers, the huge gap between Illinois and the top teams in the Big Ten Conference was unmistakable Saturday at Assembly Hall.

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[apwessen]

jkb

Oden looked awful with the ball, but dominated the boards and on defense. It is a good sign that he did not give up the defensive side when he was frustrated offensively. I think it shows great determination.

 

[crazybuckfan40]

Nice win yesterday. Don't have any observations, b/c I didnt actually see the game, but a beat down of Illinois in champaign even if they are having a down year is always impressive.

Now lets hope that they are ready for an even tougher environment on Tuesday and hope they can pull out a win in the kohl center.

 

[MrsB]

A very nice win for us. The defense looked better.
I was concerned about our shooting percentage it was'nt very good.
Conley does need to improve his outside shot. I am sure he will.
I love it when they can throw that great big ball into the small orange thing with the fishnets on it.

 

[NYBuckeye]

A very nice win for us. The defense looked better.
I was concerned about our shooting percentage it was'nt very good.
Conley does need to improve his outside shot. I am sure he will.
I love it when they can throw that great big ball into the small orange thing with the fishnets on it.

Excellent analysis. Amazing how that great big thing even fits through that small thing.

 

[LitlBuck]

I was concerned about our shooting percentage it was'nt very good

I thought our three-point shooting was very good compared to the way we had been shooting.

Conley does need to improve his outside shot. I am sure he will.

Once he does that he will almost be unstoppable. He is so impressive with his ballhandling.