Madi Miles ties career high with 15 kills as Fighting Illini overcome early deficits, dominate at the net and improve to 8-4 in Big Ten play.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. | Illinois turned two early deficits into a commanding straight-set victory Sunday afternoon, sweeping Ohio State 29-27, 25-23, 25-16 at Huff Hall to extend its winning streak to four matches.
Madi Miles matched her career high with 15 kills, while Sophi Randall delivered a career-best 33 assists as the Fighting Illini improved to 16-7 overall and 8-4 in Big Ten Conference play.
Illinois controlled the net with 10 team blocks and held Ohio State to a .149 hitting percentage, combining timely defensive stops with late-set rallies to secure its fourth consecutive victory over the Buckeyes.
The opening set tested Illinois' resilience almost immediately.
Ohio State surged to a 14-5 advantage, putting the Illini in a nine-point hole before the home team began its comeback. Illinois responded with six consecutive points to cut the deficit to three, then used another five-point run to move ahead for the first time.
Neither team could establish control down the stretch.
Illinois survived an Ohio State set point but struggled to close out the frame, failing to convert its first three opportunities. The Illini finally capitalized on their fourth set point to escape with a 29-27 victory.
The second set followed a similar script.
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