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

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.

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.

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.

Big Ten season with a home game against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Here's how to watch all the men's basketball action.

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.

Ohio State 'hungry' to get back on court vs. West Virginia Ohio State will be eager to rebound from a loss to No. 13 Illinois when the Buckeyes play West Virgina on Saturday night in Cleveland.

The Illini, who are now on a two-game winning streak, continue to inch ahead in KenPom, one of college basketball's most renowned metrics

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