CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Jantel Lavender had 14 points and 14 rebounds and Star Allen added 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 15 Ohio State to a 67-35 win over Illinois on Monday night.
Ashlee Trebilcock scored 11 points for Ohio State (14-2, 5-0), which stayed unbeaten in the Big Ten.
The Buckeyes overcame a slow start and 12 turnovers to lead 27-20 at the half. Ohio State shot 36 percent from the field before the break, but held Illinois (5-13, 0-6) to just 29 percent shooting.
Ohio State went on a 12-2 run to start the second half to put the game away. The Buckeyes shot 64 percent from the field in the second half, and outrebounded the Illini 46-27 for the game.
Jenna Smith led Illinois with 14 points. Lacey Simpson added 12 points for the Illini, who were 0-for-8 from 3-point range.
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