Northwestern Defeats Ohio State, Achieves Road Win Milestone

Northwestern triumphed over Ohio State with a decisive 70-49 victory, marking their first road win of the season and snapping a three-game losing streak. Led by Nick Martinelli's 18 points, Northwestern capitalized on Ohio State's struggles, with Ty Berry and K.J. Windham contributing 15 points each. The Wildcats dominated the second half, extending their lead to 28 points at one stage, while Ohio State scored a season-low 49 points. Key players for Ohio State, such as John Mobley Jr., underperformed, with Mobley failing to make a 3-pointer for the first time this season. Northwestern's victory was significant, achieving their third consecutive win over Ohio State, a feat not accomplished since the 1966-67 season. This win was also notable as it was the first time since the early 1930s that Northwestern won consecutive road games against Ohio State.