Illinois defeated Ohio State by a score of 77-74 in a game played at a neutral site on March 15, 2024. Illinois had an offensive rating of 108.2 compared to an offensive rating of 104.0 for Ohio State. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 71.2, which is 1% faster than the NCAA average.
Illinois's offensive rating in this game was 7% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 3% worse than average. The pace of the game was 0% faster than the adjusted season average for Illinois. Meanwhile, Ohio State's offensive rating in this game was 3% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 6% worse than average. The pace of the game was 3% faster than the adjusted season average for Ohio State.
Currently, Illinois is ranked #9 with their offense ranked #8 and defense ranked #36 while Ohio State is ranked #35 with an offense ranked #39 and a defense ranked #38. Illinois is currently 29-9 while Ohio State is 22-14. Illinois has a strength of schedule ranked #19 while Ohio State's schedule is ranked #43.