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    Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ Ohio State Buckeyes

    RUTG
    Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRutgersRUTG
    8-5, 0-2 Big Ten
    72
    8-5, 0-2 Big Ten
    Final
    12T
    Rutgers
    RUTG
    324072
    Ohio State
    OSU
    453176
    OSU
    Ohio State BuckeyesOhio StateOSU
    12-2, 2-1 Big Ten
    76
    12-2, 2-1 Big Ten
    • Gamecast
    • Recap
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    • Play-by-Play
    • Team Stats

    Game Leaders

    RUTGOSU
    Derek Simpson
    23
    D. Simpson#0
    9/16 FG, 3/4 FT
    23
    Points
    Bruce Thornton
    24
    B. Thornton#2
    9/15 FG, 4/6 FT
    24
    Aundre Hyatt
    10
    A. Hyatt#5
    7 DREB, 3 OREB
    10
    Rebounds
    Roddy Gayle Jr.
    7
    R. Gayle Jr.#11
    6 DREB, 1 OREB
    7
    Derek Simpson
    2
    D. Simpson#0
    3 TO, 34 MIN
    2
    Assists
    Bruce Thornton
    7
    B. Thornton#2
    3 TO, 38 MIN
    7
    Full Box Score

    Team Stats

    RUTG
    OSU

    40% (27-67)

    Field Goal %

    47% (28-60)

    25% (6-24)

    Three Point %

    46% (11-24)

    86% (12-14)

    Free Throw %

    75% (9-12)

    11

    Turnovers

    13

    39

    Rebounds

    35

    1

    Largest Lead

    17

    Full Team Stats

    Game Information

    Columbus, OH

    Schottenstein Center
    BTN

    Referee:Bill Ek

    Referee:D.J. Carstensen

    Referee:James Breeding

    Schottenstein Center

    Thornton, Battle help Ohio State fend off Rutgers 76-72

    — Bruce Thornton had 24 points, Jamison Battle scored 22 and made six 3-pointers, and Ohio State held off Rutgers 76-72 on Wednesday night.
    Jan 3, 2024, 09:43 pm - AP

    Probabilities & Game Flow

    0%
    --RUTG
    100%
    --OSU

    According to ESPN Analytics

    Data is currently unavailable.

    2025-26 Standings

    NCAA Division I
    Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten ConferenceCONFGBOVR
    Michigan19-1-37-3
    Nebraska15-5428-7
    Michigan State15-5427-8
    Illinois15-5428-9
    Wisconsin14-6524-11
    Purdue13-7630-9
    UCLA13-7624-12
    Ohio State12-8721-13
    Iowa10-10924-13
    Indiana9-111018-14
    Minnesota8-121115-18
    USC7-131218-14
    Washington7-131216-17
    Rutgers6-141314-20
    Northwestern5-151415-19
    Oregon5-151412-20
    Maryland4-161512-21
    Penn State3-171612-20
    Full Standings

    Men's College Basketball News

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    Darius Acuff Jr. wants to be the next Jalen Brunson: A star with more heart than height

    The projected lottery pick is on a mission to prove that his size and true PG skill set have a place in the NBA.

    8h

    Thompson, No. 27 recruit for class of 2027, picks Arkansas

    Thompson, No. 27 recruit for class of 2027, picks Arkansas

    Davion Thompson, a 6-foot-1 guard ranked No. 27 in the ESPN 100 for the 2027 class, has committed to coach John Calipari and Arkansas over a final group that included Baylor, Michigan and Vanderbilt.

    17h

    Letter: NC State eyeing legal claims vs. LSU over Wade's exit

    Letter: NC State eyeing legal claims vs. LSU over Wade's exit

    The timing of Will Wade's exit from NC State is the key factor in a letter from NC State indicating the school is investigating potential legal claims against LSU.

    1d

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