After a long, seemingly endless losing streak, the much-maligned Ohio State basketball team finally got back in the win column on Sunday by defeating Illinois at Value City Arena, 72-60. © Provided by Buckeyes Wire Ohio State basketball ends losing streak, beats Illinois in Columbus The Buckeyes had been the losers of nine straight and fifteen of their last sixteen heading into the contest against the Fighting Illini, but were able to come out of the gate early with energy and purpose to make it a significant uphill climb for Illinios. In fact, OSU got out to a double-digit lead midway through the first half of play and carried a 41-29 lead into halftime. The Illini would cut the lead to one point with just under seven minutes left after a three-point buckeye by Jayden Epps, but Ohio State was able to steady the ship and only allowed seven more…
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