Michael Conroy/Associated Press In its first Big Ten championship game since 2008, Illinois took home its third conference championship with a 91-88 overtime victory over fifth-seeded Ohio State. The win was the fourth defeat of a Top 10 opponent in Illinois’ last five games. Kofi Cockburn, who ended the day with 16 points, hit two free throws in the final minute of overtime to give the Illini a one-point lead, then Andre Curbelo hit a jumper to give Illinois a three-point lead that would propel them to the finish. CBS Sports @CBSSports Curbelo = Clutch https://t.co/FQkYA1zSZl For Ohio State, who upset No. 1 Michigan on Saturday to earn a spot in the title game and battled back from a 17-point deficit to force overtime, Duane Washington Jr. led with 32 points on 12-of-21 shooting from the field, including 5-of-10 from three. Bracket Challenge Game – Join the Bleacher Report Group Start Your…
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