In a game that seems to be an inside/out version of the last one these two programs played against each other, Jantel Lavender scored 30 points and snared 12 rebounds to lead the Buckeyes past Illinois 68-51 in Columbus Thursday night.
In Champaign, Illinois attempted to take Lavender away from Ohio State and the Buckeyes ran all over the Illini by a 30 + point margin. Last night Illinois switched manuevers and decided to cover the three point shooter who helped destroy them last game, instead.
From news reports, it’s stated Illinois had the margin between the two teams down to eight at some point in the second half but then had a number of empty possessions after that which led to their 17 point final margin of losery. [Yes, a new word. Instead of "Victory". "Losery". 
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The difference in strategy did contain Samantha Prahalis to a large degree. She had a “wunderkind” type of game in Champaign, but this time, as I didn’t see the game, she settled for a low amount of assists and points and it seems was probably content to direct the offense and watch it go. Star Allen added a 13 point/10 rebound effort to the Buckeye win.
With the victory Ohio State moves to 6-1 and 2nd place in conference behind Indiana.
Next game for the Buckeyes will be televised at 5pm on ESPN2 Sunday versus Purdue.
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