Playing without their leading scorer and rebounder, Kaleb Wesson, suspended indefinitely for an undisclosed violation of Athletic Department policy, the Ohio State basketball Buckeyes ran into a buzz saw in West Lafayette, getting run out of the gym 86-51 to fall to 18-11 and 8-10 in Big Ten play. Freshman JaeDon LeDee, starting in place of Wesson led Ohio State with
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Behind a career high 29 points from Justin Ahrens, Ohio State got their signature win they’ve been searching for, dominating the final 24 minutes defeating the visiting Hawkeyes 90-70 to move to 18-10 and 8-9 in the Big Ten. Trailing late in the first half, Coach Chris Holtmann called timeout and the rest was history as Ohio State got to
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Ohio State utilized a solid second half of basketball to blow past visiting Northwestern 63-49 moving to 17-9 and 7-8 in Big Ten play. Ohio State played maybe their most efficient half of basketball of the season, assisting on 18 of 25 field goals, while only turning it over 8 times, 1 in the second half, winning a very important
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Ohio State only managed four 2nd half field goals and Michigan State finished the game on a 20-2 run to defeat the Buckeyes 62-44. Kaleb Wesson led the Bucks in scoring with only 12 points in a game he did not have foul issues and should have been able to dominate the center position. But more was needed from the
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Ohio State, looking to win it’s fourth straight game, failed to be up to the task, falling to Illinois at home, 63-56. The Buckeyes fall to 16-8 and 6-7 in Big Ten play with the loss. C.J. Jackson led Ohio State with 17 and Kaleb Wesson chipped in 11 and Andre Wesson 10. It was a back and forth game
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Ohio State went on the road to a very difficult environment in Bloomington, Indiana and came away with a big win, surviving a late charge by the Hoosiers, winning 55-52 to move to 16-7 and 6-6 in the Big Ten. Ohio State led for the majority of the way, but was never in total control and had to overcome a
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Ohio State won its second straight and third in four games, defeating Penn State in the Schott 74-70 to move to 15-7 and 5-6 in conference play. Despite surrendering 24 points off 18 turnovers, the Buckeyes built a big first half lead, seeing it completely disappear but regaining the lead late to survive at home. Luther Muhammad led Ohio State
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On a day when Ohio State needed a big win, the Buckeyes take care of business, defeating Rutgers 76-62. Kaleb Wesson finished the game with 27 points but he had 21 in the first half to pace the scarlet & gray, moving the team to 14-7 on the year and 4-6 in the conference. OSU evened the score with the
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Ohio State dropped their 6th game in the last 7, struggling on the offensive end in a 65-49 loss in Ann Arbor. The Buckeyes continue to find it difficult to take care of the basketball, turning it over 19 times and only hitting on 37% of their shot attempts, which is not a recipe for success in any game. Kaleb
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The Buckeyes needed a quality win on the road and the earned it as they out-rebounded Nebraska 45-31 on their way to a 70-60 victory. Led by freshman Luther Muhammad’s career high 24 points along with 5 boards and 3 steals, Ohio State perhaps saves their season as they finish out the last week in January. Both of these teams
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