Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 28 points to help No. 13 Illinois overcome a 10-point second-half deficit and beat Ohio State 77-74 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. Shannon made two more free throws with 11.3 second left to go up 77-74.
Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. celebrates after dunking during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Minneapolis.
The game was tied at 71 when Jamison Battle sank a 3-pointer to put Ohio State on top with 1:44 to play. But Shannon and Coleman Hawkins each hit a pair of free throws to put Illinois up 75-74 entering the final minute. Shannon made two more free throws with 11.3 second left to go up 77-74. Battle had a chance to tie the game on a 3-pointer when Illinois neglected to foul and prevent a shot, but the ball bounced off the rim.Dain Dainja had 18 points and eight rebounds and Ty Rodgers had 12 points and 10 boards for Illinois.Ohio State held a lead for much of the second half, stretching their cushion to 10 points with 11 minutes to go.
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