COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — 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.

No. 13 Illinois handed Ohio State its first Big Ten defeat of the season in a choppy game marred with fouls and free throws.

Ohio State relied on Bruce Thornton’s steady scoring while battling through cold stretches, late defensive adjustments, and a foul-heavy second half against Illinois.

Preview the Dec 9 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Ohio State Buckeyes with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Ohio State basketball hosted Illinois for its first home Big Ten game and couldn't finish the deal. Here are three things we learned Tuesday.

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Ohio State could not score the home upset against No. 13 Illinois in the Big Ten home opener for the Buckeyes. Here are takeaways from the loss.

Illinois (7-2) defeated Tennessee 75-62 on Saturday. The Volunteers were ranked No. 13. at the time, giving Illinois its second win over an AP-ranked opponent this season. Four players finished in double-digits for the Fighting Illini.

Ohio State basketball has its Big Ten home opener Tuesday vs. Illinois. Here's how to watch, including time, TV Channel. and streaming information.

Devin Royal has moved more to the perimeter this season, and the Ohio State junior has improved in some areas but struggled in others.