COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Taylor Mikesell scored a game-high 31 points as No. 3 Ohio State erased a halftime deficit and avoided an upset with an 87-81 win over Illinois Sunday. © Provided by The Associated Press Illinois guard Makira Cook, left, shoots in front of Ohio State guards Hevynne Bristow, center, and Rikki Harris (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon) © Provided by The Associated Press Ohio State guard Taylor Thierry, top, and Illinois guard Genesis Bryant work for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon) Trailing by as many as 17 points in the second half, a 13-0 run in the third quarter helped the Buckeyes (17-0, 6-0 Big Ten) tie the game at 58 with 2:16 to…
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