Illinois and Ohio State just ended the Big Ten Tournament in the only way it deserved. An instant classic, overtime showcase with incredible execution from both teams in clutch moments. But Ohio State’s fabulous run through the Big Ten Tournament fell three points short. The Fighting Illini claimed victory 91-88 in overtime at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Illinois won the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2005 and for just the third time in school history. Ohio State finished as Big Ten Tournament runner-up for the fifth time. It’s not fair to classify Ohio State’s run through the Big Ten Tournament as a Cinderella-type story, because they’ve had a propensity throughout the year to beat terrific teams and battle all the way to the end of games. But the No. 5-seeded Buckeyes definitely had some tournament-darling characteristics. Winning three games in three days leading up to the…
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