Ohio State Basketball: Mobley’s 28 Points Leads Way to 12-Point Upset Win Over UCLA

Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) passes the ball against UCLA Bruins center Steven Jamerson II (24) and guard Trent Perry (0) in the second half at Value City Arena on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch
January 17, 2026

John Mobley’s 28 points led the way as Ohio State upset UCLA 86-74 to notch an important January victory at home. Ohio State returns to Columbus coming off the heels of a West Coast trip and a tough loss against a middling Washington team. They did so against UCLA, led by Ohio native Mick Cronin. The Bruins haven’t mirrored a traditional Mick Cronin team that over- emphasizes defense and discipline,…

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