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Bruce Thornton became Ohio State's all-time leading scorer with 2,110 points in 133 games, fueling a 91-78 win over Indiana and likely sealing the Buckeyes' NCAA Tournament berth; his four-year leadership and two-way scoring prowess cement his place in OSU basketball history.
Bruce Thornton scored 25 and became Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer as the Buckeyes rolled to a 91-78 win over Indiana. A balanced attack—featuring Amare Bynum, John Mobley Jr. and others—pushed OSU to a strong position on the NCAA bubble and helped secure a double-bye for the Buckeyes in the Big Ten tournament, with further seeding implications pending UCLA’s result.
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Bruce Thornton poured in 32 points, but a shorthanded Ohio State squad couldn’t keep pace with No. 15 Michigan State, dropping a 66-60 decision in East Lansing. OSU was missing John Mobley Jr., Devin Royal and Brandon Noel, and battled to contain Carson Cooper (20 points, 11 rebounds) while fading late as MSU pulled away. OSU will look to rebound at Iowa next.
Bruce Thornton scored 27 points to reach 2,000 career points, becoming the third player in Ohio State history to hit the milestone and moving to No. 3 on the all-time OSU scoring list with 2,005 points. The Buckeyes defeated No. 24 Wisconsin 86-69 for their first ranked-win of the year, and Thornton, a four-time captain, is six points behind Herb Williams for second and 92 short of Dennis Hopson’s school record of 2,096.
Bruce Thornton scored 28 for Ohio State, but the Buckeyes couldn’t close in the final 10 minutes, allowing No. 15 Virginia to win 70-66. Amare Bynum added 15 for OSU, while Ugonna Onyenso anchored Virginia with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. OSU, now 16-9 (8-6 Big Ten), sees its late-season push stymied as the offense went cold late; next up is a rematch with Wisconsin.
Ohio State's star point guard Bruce Thornton returns to his home state of Georgia for a high-stakes matchup against No. 2 Auburn. The game, held in Atlanta, serves as a significant test for the Buckeyes, who recently stabilized their season with a win over Rutgers. Thornton, a key leader for Ohio State, is expected to perform well in front of a hometown crowd. Auburn, led by forward Johni Broome, presents a formidable challenge with their strong shooting and overall team performance. The game is a crucial part of Ohio State's tough non-conference schedule before Big Ten play begins.
Ohio State's sophomore guard and captain Bruce Thornton is unlikely to play against Nebraska due to a migraine, potentially breaking his streak of starting in all 63 games since his arrival at the university. His absence will require interim coach Jake Diebler to adjust lineups, with fifth-year Baylor transfer guard Dale Bonner likely to step in. This could also mean increased opportunities for other players such as Roddy Gayle Jr., Scotty Middleton, Taison Chatman, and Evan Mahaffey.
Bruce Thornton's dominant performance, scoring 17 points in the first 15 minutes, led Ohio State to an 88-61 victory over Central Michigan. Thornton's scoring spree sparked a 15-0 run for the Buckeyes, allowing them to pull away from the Chippewas. Ohio State improved its record to 6-1 with the win and continued to build momentum from their recent tournament victories.