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Ohio State Falls Short of Upset in Big Ten Tournament as Michigan Survives Late Push

March 13, 2026
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Less than 24 hours removed from a heart-pounding win against Iowa, Ohio State set its sights on top-seeded Michigan who was fresh off a triple bye and an emotional win over Michigan State. From the start of player intros, it was very evident that the arena was filled with maize and blue faithful who came to support top-seeded Wolverines. The underdog mentality was preached to the Buckeyes non-stop since the…

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Ohio State Exacts Revenge on Iowa to Advance to Quarterfinals of Big Ten Tournament

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) defends Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images
March 12, 2026
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Ohio State surged early in the second half before surviving Iowa’s final push to advance to the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. The last time Ohio State played Iowa, just two weeks ago, they suffered the worst loss in recent memory. A game that Jake Diebler and team intentionally tries to leave in the past, and put the Buckeyes’ season on life support. Since that game, Ohio State hasn’t…

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Ohio State Peaking at Right Time as Jake Diebler Credits Chemistry, Health Ahead of Big Ten Tournament

Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
March 11, 2026
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Ohio State will face Iowa in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament as Jake Diebler’s team looks to avenge its February loss in Iowa City. CHICAGO — Jake Diebler noticed something different about warmups this week as he had every player on the floor. “For the first time, really, all season, every single player warmed up,” Diebler said. “It was really crowded in warmups.” Forwards Puff Johnson and…

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This Three-Year Buckeye, Columbus-Native Needs to Play Well for Buckeyes to Finish Year Strong

Ohio State Buckeyes forward Devin Royal (21) reacts after making a three point shot against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half of the NCAA game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch
March 11, 2026
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  Building on momentum with a lot still to play for, Columbus-native Devin Royal will need to be an X-factor for Jake Diebler’s squad this March. Ohio State forward Devin Royal is a 6’6, 220-pound Junior who grew up 20 minutes from campus in Pickerington, Ohio. He made an impact on the team right away, getting playing time as a freshman and scoring in double figures in four games in…

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Ohio State Basketball: Bruce Thornton, John Mobley Jr. Earn Big Ten Honors to Cap Regular Season

Feb 14, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) drives to the basket against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
March 10, 2026
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Bruce Thornton takes home Second-Team All-Big Ten and is a Sportsmanship Award honoree, while John Mobley earns Honorable Mention.  Bruce Thornton has been named Second-Team All-Big Ten by both the coaches and the media, and has been selected as Ohio State’s recipient of the Sportsmanship Award. John Mobley Jr. earned Honorable Mention recognition from the media. This recognition is fitting for a backcourt that carried this program through a turbulent…

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Buckeye For Life: Bruce Thornton Breaks the All-Time Scoring Record on the Biggest Stage

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) shoot the ball against Indiana Hoosiers in the second half of the NCAA game at Value City Arena on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch
March 8, 2026
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Bruce Thornton had one decision to make, and four years later, he’s Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer and a Buckeye for life. “You only get one life and one decision.” Bruce Thornton made his decision four years ago when he chose Columbus. On Sunday, in front of 18,809 fans at a sold-out Schottenstein Center, that decision paid off in full with a Senior Day victory over Indiana, 91-78, and the…

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Bruce Thornton Makes History as Ohio State Takes Care of Indiana to Cement Tournament Resume

Bruce Thornton Makes History and Becomes Ohio State's All-Time Leading Scorer | Image Credit: Ohio State Hoops
March 7, 2026
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Bruce Thornton scores 25 points as he passes Dennis Hopson as Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer in the Buckeyes’ dominant 91-78 win over Indiana.  After an emphatic win over then-No. 8 Purdue and a drubbing of Penn State on the road, Ohio State looked to continue its momentum heading into postseason play. Watch Bruce Thornton’s full postgame remarks on becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer: Indiana jumped out to a…

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Finish What You Start: How a Phone Call at Bob Evans Became the Beginning of Program History

Jan 17, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) celebrates a ally with Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jake Diebler during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
March 6, 2026
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From a Bob Evans parking lot to program history, Jake Diebler on Bruce Thornton’s rare and decorated four-year legacy at Ohio State. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jake Diebler was standing outside a Bob Evans when his phone rang. Bruce Thornton was on the other end, and the words that followed set the next four years in motion. Saturday night at the Schottenstein Center, those four years come full circle. The first…

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Ohio State Basketball: John Mobley Jr. Ties Career High, Buckeyes Dominate Nittany Lions

March 4, 2026
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Behind John Mobley’s 28 Points, Ohio State walked into Happy Valley and dominated the Nittany Lions for 40 minutes to continue its hot streak.  The Buckeyes come into this matchup with Penn State riding high off an upset victory last Sunday against the Purdue Boilermakers. Jake Diebler’s team is the healthiest it has been, with Puff Johnson being the only new player to appear on the injury list, alongside Brandon…

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Ohio State Basketball Travels to Penn State for Midweek Big Ten Clash

Feb 5, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Collin Metcalf (45) defends thew rim as Ohio State Buckeyes center Christoph Tilly (13) looks top shoot during the first half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
March 4, 2026
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Ohio State Basketball will take on Penn State in State College as it looks to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive, and Bruce Thornton eyes the scoring record. Coming off the heels of the biggest win and best overall performance of the season against the 8th-ranked Purdue, Ohio State will look to finish the job in these last two games. Today, they start with a trip to take on a…

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