WBK: (16) OSU 78, Illinois 55

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – No. 16 Ohio State kept Illinois at bay all night on the way a 78-55 victory.

The Buckeyes’ 6-0 start to the season is the beat since the team won the first 15 games of the 2011-12 season.

Forward Aaliyah Patty posted her first double-double of the season with season-highs of 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Sophomore Jacy Sheldon scored 20 points on a career-high four three-pointers.