Many in sports believe a win is a win.
Illinois junior Ayo Dosunmu put it a little differently: "Winners find a way to win."
The No. 8 Illini had to fend off a terrific fight from Ohio on Friday to wrap up a three-day multi-team event at State Farm Center and go 3-0 with a 77-75 victory.
After trailing by as many as eight points in the second half, Dosunmu delivered — as the Illini are accustomed to by now. He went full court on a drive that put him at the free-throw line where he made both attempts. Trent Frazier stole the inbound pass to seal the victory.
Ohio's Jason Preston scored 31 points and played like an emerging star. He's a player to watch for the talented Bobcats (2-1), who provided a necessary challenge for the Illini.
Here are three takeaways from the Illini's opening games.
