The Associated Press

Champaign, Ill. • Brandon Paul had one of the best nights in Illinois history Tuesday, scoring a career-high 43 points that included a 3-pointer with less than a minute to play to help Illinois upset No. 5 Ohio State 79-74.

The Illini (15-3, 4-1 Big Ten) led 71-70 when Paul sank his off-balance 3-pointer with 43 seconds to play. He followed that up with four free throws that put the game out of reach.

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Tuesday’s scores

» No. 3 UNC 73, Miami 56

» No. 4 Baylor 75, No. 18 Kansas State 73

» Illinois 79, No. 5 Ohio State 74

» No. 6 Michigan State 95, Iowa 61

» Providence 90, No. 14 Louisville 59

» No. 19 Florida 70, Georgia 48

» No. 22 San Diego State 73, Chicago St. 65

» No. 23 Creighton 63, Northern Iowa 60

» No. 24 Seton Hall 94, DePaul 73

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Paul scored the final 15 points for the Illini.

Ohio State (15-3, 3-2) led 39-34 at halftime, and was up 64-61 with just over five minutes to play.

But with the game tied at 66 with just over two minutes to play, Joseph Bertrand swiped the ball from William Buford, putting the ball in Paul’s hands for a baseline 3-pointer that put the Illini up 69-66.

Paul’s 43 points was the third-highest scoring performance in Illini history and he tied a school record with eight 3-pointers. He also had a team-high eight rebounds.

Deshaun Thomas scored 23 points and Jared Sullinger added 21 for Ohio State.