Big Ten semifinals feature Buckeyes against Illini
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03/13/2010 -
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Semifinal round action in the Big Ten
Conference Tournament will begin this afternoon when the top-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes battle the fifth-seeded Illinois Fighting Illini at Conseco
Fieldhouse.
The Fighting Illini snapped a three-game slide with a quarterfinal victory
over Wisconsin on Friday. Illinois, which finished with a 10-8 mark in league
play, has won this event twice, with the last title coming back in 2005.
As for the fifth-ranked Buckeyes, they avoided a huge upset against Michigan,
but grabbing a thrilling, 69-68 decision over the Wolverines. Ohio State
claimed the first seed with a 14-4 mark in conference play, and will try to
grab its third Big Ten tournament title, and the team's first since 2007.
The Buckeyes pounded the Illini by double figures in both meetings this
season, but despite the losses, Illinois still holds a commanding, 99-60 edge
over Ohio State in the all-time series.
The Illini overcame a 17-turnover performance by shooting 52.5 percent from
the floor in their victory over Wisconsin. Illinois finished 6-of-10 from
behind the arc and also won the battle on the glass by a 40-33 margin. Mike
Tisdale led the way with 21 points and eight boards, while Demetri McCamey
tallied 13 points, to go along with eight assists. D.J. Richardson finished
with 12 points, while Mike Davis tallied a double-double of 10 points and 10
rebounds. On the season the team is being paced by McCamey, who is netting
14.9 ppg, to go along with 218 assists. Tisdale is contributing 11.9 ppg and
6.1 rpg, while Davis is averaging 10.3 ppg, to go along with a team-best 8.8
rpg.
Evan Turner made another statement for his case to be named Player of the
Year, as Ohio State's guard drilled a three-point basket as time expired to
lift the Buckeyes to a thrilling, 69-68 victory over Michigan. Turner finished
with 18 points and eight assists, while David Lighty and William Buford added
15 points apiece. Jon Diebler also got involved in the win by netting 11
points. Turner has been one of the best players in the nation and is currently
leading Ohio State in scoring (19.5 ppg), rebounding (9.1 rpg), assists (154)
and steals (47). However, Turner has not done it all by himself, as Buford is
also contributing a healthy 14.3 ppg, to go along with 103 assists. Diebler
and Lighty come into this game posting 12.6 and 12.5 ppg, respectively.
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