Overview
- John Mobley Jr. scored 28 points and Bruce Thornton added 21 with eight rebounds to lead the Buckeyes in Columbus.
- Ohio State controlled the glass 37-27, a physical edge UCLA’s coach identified as a decisive factor.
- Tyler Bilodeau poured in 30 points for the Bruins, but UCLA could not contain Ohio State’s backcourt.
- Cronin said, "Blame me. I recruited them. I signed them as free agents," emphasizing a lack of willing "dirty-work" players.
- UCLA fell to 12-6 overall and 4-3 in Big Ten play; both teams have been managing injuries, including UCLA’s Skyy Clark (hamstring) and Ohio State center Christoph Tilly (head).