Ohio State Defeats Penn State 83-64 in Big Ten Matchup

John Mobley Jr. and Bruce Thornton lead the Buckeyes to their third consecutive win, outpacing the Nittany Lions at Rec Hall.

Ohio State secured an 83-64 victory over Penn State, improving their record to 13-8 overall and 5-5 in Big Ten play.
Freshman John Mobley Jr. led the Buckeyes with 19 points, eight assists, and six rebounds, while Bruce Thornton added 17 points, including five three-pointers.
The Buckeyes' strong defensive effort and dominance on the boards, with a 41-23 rebounding advantage, contributed to an 18-4 edge in second-chance points.
Penn State, led by Yanic Konan Niederhauser's 21 points, suffered its seventh loss in the last eight games, falling to 13-9 overall and 3-8 in the Big Ten.
The game marked Penn State's return to the historic Rec Hall, where the Nittany Lions hoped for a home-court boost but were ultimately outplayed by Ohio State.