Illinois' Da'Monte Williams, center, loses control of the ball as Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, left, and Luther Muhammad defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Illinois' Kofi Cockburn, right, dunks over Ohio State's Andre Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, center, shoots between Illinois' Kofi Cockburn, left, and Kipper Nichols during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 71-63. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, left, posts up against Illinois' Giorgi Bezhanishvili during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 71-63. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu, center, tries to dribble between Ohio State's C.J. Walker, left, and Andre Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell shoots over Illinois' Giorgi Bezhanishvili during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 71-63. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, right, celebrates after making a basket against Illinois during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 71-63. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Illinois' Giorgi Bezhanishvili, right, posts up against Ohio State's E.J. Liddell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 71-63. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)