March 5, 2025

Ohio State basketball takes care of home court in 68-59 win over Indiana


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State basketball improved to 11-2 at home following a 68-59 win over Indiana in a game that it trailed for only 39 seconds. In the first half, Ohio State (14-7, 4-6 Big Ten) looked at times like the team that was once ranked No. 2 in the country. On offense, the Buckeyes took care of the ball and limited turnovers while assisting on all but two of its 12 makes. Defensively, they forced nine Indiana turnovers as the Hoosiers (15-7, 5-6) shot 40 percent from the field. They guarded without fouling as Indiana shot just six free throws. Ohio State made 10 of its first 16 shots, and despite going 2-of-12 in the final eight minutes, it still managed to hold a 31-19 lead with two seconds left in the first half. Then Devonte Green, who finished with 13 points, knocked down a near-halfcourt shot at…

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