Illini not intimidated by Buckeyes

It's not hard to understand why Ohio State is expected to beat Illinois a third time. Their matchups this season have been as lopsided as a football; Ohio State won 72-53 in Champaign, the worst home loss for Illinois in three decades, and 73-57 in Columbus.

"I think our matchups kind of hurt them a little bit," Ohio State guard David Lighty said. "They have a lot of bigs. We like to get out and run. I think that will probably be our best bet."

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