Ohio State with big win on the road against Illinois. Three takeaways.

Ohio State basketball went on the road and beat a very good Illinois team. Here are 3 takeaways from arguably the best victory of the year.

E.J. Liddell’s expanding game

We know what Liddell can do down around the paint. He plays so much bigger than his 6-foot, 7-inch frame by using his body and length to get shots off, rebound, and provide an underappreciated presence under the rim.

In this one, he stepped outside though and hit some open looks, including four three-pointers. If he can continue to play that type of game, it’s going to be one heck of a matchup nightmare for opponents going forward. He’s blossoming into one whale of a player and he carried the team at times today.

NEXT … Toughing it out