Overview
- Ohio State beat Minnesota 82-74 in overtime in Columbus, led by John Mobley Jr.’s 26 points and five 3-pointers.
- Captain Bruce Thornton added 23 points with seven rebounds and four steals, delivering key baskets late.
- Colin White’s steal and coast-to-coast layup put the Buckeyes up 76-71 in OT, with Devin Royal scoring 16 and Christoph Tilly adding 11.
- Minnesota fell to 10-9 (3-5 Big Ten) as Jaylen Crocker-Johnson posted a career-high 26 points and Cade Tyson finished with 15.
- A court order granted transfer Puff Johnson immediate eligibility, and he awaits Ohio State’s clearance as the Buckeyes visit No. 3 Michigan on Friday.