October 24, 2024

No. 21 Ohio State snaps four-game skid with win over Nebraska


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s four-game losing streak is over, and the Buckeyes had to accomplish it shorthanded. C.J. Walker scored 18 points to help No. 21 Ohio State snap its four-game losing streak with a 80-68 win over Nebraska on Tuesday night. The Buckeyes (12-5, 2-4 Big Ten) hadn’t won since before Christmas, but they took charge early and rolled over the Cornhuskers, whose transfer-heavy lineup is still learning to play together. Ohio State played typically good defense and finally knocked down some shots, even without suspended guards Luther Muhammad and Duane Washington Jr. available. That put the pressure on guards D.J. Carton and Walker, both of whom played most of the game. Carton finished with 13 points to go along with five assists. Kaleb Wesson had 13 points and 14 rebounds Ohio State had started the season 11-1 and was ranked No. 2 in the AP Top 25…

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