October 25, 2024

Ohio State Hopes to Solve Scoring Issues vs. Nebraska


There is no Easy Button for the Ohio State’s struggling offense in the midst of a four-game losing streak. Not even the one that works for most teams afflicted like the Buckeyes (11-5) have been would be ideal for them as they get ready to host Nebraska (7-9) at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Scoring under 60 points in all four defeats, OSU could reasonably be expected to quicken the tempo and try getting some easier baskets in transition, since its half-court attack has ground to dust lately. But doing that would limit leading scorer Kaleb Wesson’s touches in the post, which comes with a down side. “By all accounts, our best player is a guy who needs the ball, (needs) to touch the ball a lot of possessions,” said Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann, who dropped from No. 11 to No. 21 after two losses last week. “If you’re racing up…

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