Overview
- A 24-3 run midway through the second half transformed a 43-40 edge into a commanding lead the Buckeyes did not relinquish.
- All five Ohio State starters hit double figures, with Devin Royal posting 14 points and 10 rebounds and Christoph Tilly adding 14.
- Bruce Thornton scored 12 and extended his double-figure streak to 16 straight games.
- Ohio State owned the paint 34-24 and shot 45% from the field to Oregon’s 33%.
- Oregon played without guard Jackson Shelstad; Nate Bittle led the Ducks with 14 points on 5-for-19 shooting plus nine boards and three blocks.