Ohio State Ends Skid With 87-82 Victory Over USC

The Buckeyes' first-half shooting dominance secured a lead they narrowly defended against a second-half rally by the Trojans.

Ohio State's Bruce Thornton and Micah Parrish each scored 20 points, leading the team to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Buckeyes shot an impressive 73.1% in the first half, including 8-for-9 from three-point range, to build a 14-point halftime lead.
USC's Wesley Yates III scored 27 points, spearheading a second-half comeback that tied the game with just over a minute remaining.
Devin Royal's late three-point play gave Ohio State an 83-80 lead, which they maintained with key free throws and defensive stops in the final seconds.
The loss marks USC's fourth consecutive defeat and jeopardizes their chances of qualifying for the Big Ten Tournament.