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Ohio State Stuns No. 4 Kentucky in Dominant CBS Sports Classic Win

The Buckeyes rebounded from recent struggles with an 85-65 victory, led by Bruce Thornton's 30-point performance at Madison Square Garden.

  • Ohio State, coming off a difficult stretch including a 38-point loss to Auburn, defeated No. 4 Kentucky 85-65 in the CBS Sports Classic in New York.
  • Guard Bruce Thornton led the Buckeyes with 30 points, showcasing aggressive drives and key second-half plays to maintain their lead.
  • The return of Aaron Bradshaw and Ques Glover from absences provided depth and critical contributions off the bench for Ohio State.
  • Kentucky struggled offensively, shooting just 4-for-22 from three-point range and 7-for-23 on layups, marking their worst shooting performance of the season.
  • The victory improves Ohio State's record to 8-4, while Kentucky, now 10-2, has 10 days to regroup before SEC play begins.
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