Ohio State Secures Fourth Consecutive Win, Defeating Rutgers 76-72
Key performances by Bruce Thornton and Jamison Battle help Buckeyes maintain home dominance over Scarlet Knights.
- Bruce Thornton and Jamison Battle combined for 46 points as Ohio State held off visiting Rutgers for a 76-72 win, marking the Buckeyes' fourth straight win.
- Roddy Gayle Jr. added all 11 of his points, including two clutch free throws, in the second half for the Buckeyes.
- Derek Simpson led Rutgers with 23 points, while Noah Fernandes scored 17 points and Mawot Mag added 11 points.
- Rutgers, despite trailing by 17 in the first half and facing a 13-point halftime deficit, managed to chip away at the lead and was within 67-66 with 3:20 to play.
- Ohio State remains undefeated at home against the Scarlet Knights, leading the series 12-4.
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