Purdue's Winning Reign Halted at Ohio State
The Purdue Boilermakers' nine-game winning streak came to an end on Thursday night in Columbus, Ohio, as they fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes 75-65.
Purdue (20-4, 11-3 Big Ten) was led by Zach Edey, who had 20 points and 11 rebounds. Caleb Furst added 13 points for the Boilermakers, while Braden Smith scored 11.
Ohio State (19-5, 10-4 Big Ten) was led by Brice Sensabaugh, who had 23 points and 7 rebounds. Zed Key added 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Buckeyes, while Justice Sueing scored 12.
Purdue led by 10 points at halftime, but Ohio State came out strong in the second half and took the lead with about 10 minutes remaining. The Boilermakers never regained the lead, as the Buckeyes hit their free throws down the stretch to seal the victory.
What Went Wrong for Purdue?
There were a number of factors that contributed to Purdue's loss on Thursday night:
- Purdue struggled to shoot the ball. The Boilermakers shot just 36.8% from the field, including 25% from three-point range.
- Purdue was outrebounded by Ohio State. The Buckeyes had a 45-33 advantage on the boards, including a 14-9 advantage on the offensive glass.
- Purdue turned the ball over too many times. The Boilermakers committed 12 turnovers, which led to 13 points for Ohio State.
What's Next for Purdue?
Purdue will look to bounce back from its loss on Thursday night when it hosts Maryland on Saturday. The Boilermakers are currently in a three-way tie for first place in the Big Ten standings, and they need to win their remaining games to secure a share of the regular-season title.
Ohio State's Perspective
Ohio State's victory over Purdue was a big win for the Buckeyes, as it kept them in contention for a Big Ten championship. The Buckeyes are now tied for second place in the standings, and they have a chance to win their first Big Ten title since 2014.
Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann was pleased with his team's performance on Thursday night.
"I thought our guys played really hard and together tonight," Holtmann said. "We were able to get stops when we needed them, and we made some big plays down the stretch."
Ohio State's Brice Sensabaugh was named the Big Ten Player of the Week for his performance against Purdue. Sensabaugh averaged 23 points and 7 rebounds in the Buckeyes' two wins last week.
Conclusion
Purdue's loss to Ohio State was a disappointing setback for the Boilermakers, but it doesn't mean their season is over. Purdue is still in contention for a Big Ten championship, and they have a chance to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
Ohio State's victory over Purdue was a big win for the Buckeyes, as it kept them in contention for a Big Ten championship. The Buckeyes are now tied for second place in the standings, and they have a chance to win their first Big Ten title since 2014.
