Kaleb Wesson had 19 points and E.J. Liddell was right behind with 17 as No. 19 Ohio State overcame a seven-point halftime deficit for a 71-63 victory over No. 23 Illinois in Columbus on Thursday.

Wesson had 15 points in the second half before fouling out with 1:49 left for the Buckeyes (21-9, 11-8 Big Ten) in their fourth straight win and ninth in 11 games.

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