Evan Turner scored 12 of his 31 points after regulation Saturday, leading No. 7 Ohio State past Illinois 88-81 in double overtime Saturday for a spot in the final of the Big Ten tournament. The Big Ten player of the year finished with a triple double 31 points, 10 rebounds, 10 turnovers.

Evan Turner has accepted his mission at this year's Big Ten tournament. He'll rescue No. 6 Ohio State from any sign of trouble. One day after making a 37-foot buzzer-beater in the quarterfinals, Turner bailed out the Buckeyes again Saturday, scoring 12 of his 31 points after regulation to guide Ohio State past pesky Illinois 88-81 in double overtime.

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Evan Turner scored 12 of his 31 points after regulation Saturday, leading No. 6 Ohio State (No. 7 ESPN/USA Today, No. 6 AP) past Illinois 88-81 in double overtime Saturday for a spot in the final of the Big Ten tournament.

Game Information: Opponent: Illinois (18-11, 10-6 Big Ten) Date: Saturday Feb. 28, 2010 Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET Site: Value City Arena (19,049) Television: ESPN TV Talent: Dave O'Brien Hamilton (play-by-play) and Steve Lavin (expert analysis) Radio: OSU Radio Network (60 stations) Local Radio: WBNS FM-97.1 and AM-1460 The Fan Radio Talent: Paul Keels (play-by-play) and Ron Stokes (expert ...

Illinois vs. Ohio State recap from game played on March 13, 2010

INDIANAPOLIS, March 13 (UPI) -- David Lighty scored twice tardy in the second overtime Saturday, boosting No. 7 Ohio State into the Big Ten Tournament final with an 88-81 win over Illinois.

Evan Turner scored 12 of his 31 points after regulation Saturday, leading No. 5 Ohio State past Illinois 88-81 in double overtime Saturday for a spot in the final of the Big Ten tournament.

Illinois understood it needed to beat 13th-ranked Wisconsin in a Big Ten tournament quarterfinal on Friday afternoon in order to remain a legitimate candidate for the program's 10th NCAA Tournament bid in the last 11 years.

Illinois lost to Ohio State 88-81 in a thrilling double-overtime game in the Big Ten semifinals. Now, the Illini will wait for Selection Sunday to look if they have earned a spot in the tournament.