CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Interstat) — Jaloni Cambridge scored a game-high 41 points to propel No. 14-2 Ohio State to a 78-69 victory over Illinois in a Big Ten women’s basketball game Wednesday night at State Farm Center.

The Buckeyes, favored by 1.5 points, trailed 22-19 after the first quarter but held the Fighting Illini to 24 points across the middle two periods to seize control. Cambridge added six assists in 38 minutes for Ohio State. Chance Gray supported her with 18 points.

Cearah Parchment led No. 13-3 Illinois with 20 points. Berry Wallace added 17. An announced crowd of 4,237 watched as the Buckeyes’ strong second and third quarters proved decisive. The total score fell short of the 150.5 over/under line.