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.

The Ohio State Buckeyes host the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini in Big Ten action on the hardwood. Find out how to watch tonight's game on one exclusive streaming service.

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.

Bruce Thornton powered Ohio State’s offense as Amare Bynum delivered a breakout performance in the Buckeyes’ gritty double-overtime win over West Virginia.

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.