Ohio State’s Response Against USC May Have Revealed What This Team Can Become

Ohio State Buckeyes forward Amare Bynum (1) dunks over USC Trojans forward Ezra Ausar (2) during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game at the Schottenstein Center on Feb. 11, 2026. Ohio State won 89-82. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
February 12, 2026

Ohio State’s response against USC may have revealed what Jake Diebler’s team can become heading into March as his team eyes Virginia. February does not reward teams that drift. March is on the horizon across the College Basketball world. For Ohio State, Wednesday night’s 89-82 victory over USC was less about movement in the standings and more about answering a question that surfaced after the loss to Michigan: Who are…

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Bruce Thornton Leads Ohio State to 89-82 Victory Over Surging USC

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) drives past USC Trojans guard Kam Woods (13) during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game at the Schottenstein Center on Feb. 11, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
February 11, 2026

Bruce Thornton propelled Ohio State to a much-needed 89-82 victory over USC, keeping its NCAA Tournament hopes alive and building momentum for March.  Following a deflating home loss at the hands of Michigan this past Sunday, Ohio State finds itself on the doorstep of opportunity against a surging USC team, followed by a gauntlet of a schedule to end the year, making this matchup against the Trojans that much more…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Looks to Reset and Respond Against USC

February 10, 2026

Ohio State doesn’t have the luxury of lingering after a rivalry loss, and Jake Diebler doesn’t want it that way anyway as USC visits Columbus. With USC coming to the Schottenstein Center on Wednesday night, the Buckeyes find themselves back in a familiar spot this season: responding. Ohio State has not dropped back-to-back games all year, a reflection of what Diebler continues to emphasize as a resilient, mature group that…

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