Ohio State Beats Rutgers 80-66 in Big Ten

Ohio State secured an 80-66 victory over Rutgers, maintaining their perfect home record against the Scarlet Knights. Devin Royal and Bruce Thornton each scored 22 points, with the Buckeyes capitalizing on Rutgers' defensive weaknesses by outscoring them significantly in the paint and off turnovers. Despite a strong showing from Rutgers' freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, who combined for 30 points, the Scarlet Knights fell short, marking their third consecutive loss and ninth straight defeat at Ohio State. Rutgers' struggles were compounded by defensive lapses, failing to contain Ohio State's effective shooting from both the perimeter and inside. This game highlighted ongoing defensive challenges for Rutgers, which they have faced throughout the season. The Scarlet Knights will next face Penn State, aiming to rebound from this loss.