Ohio State’s back-to-back 3-pointers at the end of the first half appeared to be knockout punches. They ended up being the difference after yet another second-half rally by Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights pulled within three points after trailing the Buckeyes by as many as 20, but could not complete what would have been a remarkable comeback as Ohio State held on for a 72-66 win on Wednesday night at Value City Arena in Columbus, denying Rutgers the signature road victory it has been searching for. Steve Pikiell’s is now 16-0 at home and 1-8 away from it. The road woes have not dented in Rutgers’ resume so far, as it is still projected to be comfortably in the March Madness field by every bracketologist of note. But there is a big difference between what experts anticipate and the committee’s final decision on Selection Sunday. And things don’t change for the…
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