Overview
- Ohio State took a 50-32 halftime lead before Penn State's 22-8 run cut the margin to 60-59, and late free throws closed it out.
- John Mobley Jr. scored 25 points with five 3-pointers, went 6-for-6 at the line, and added five assists and three steals.
- Amare Bynum had 15 points, Devin Royal 14, and reserve Taison Chatman a career-high 11 to stabilize the finish.
- With Christoph Tilly out, Ivan Njegovan made his first start and delivered eight second-half points and two blocks.
- Eli Rice led Penn State with 20 points and six 3s as Ivan Juric posted a 14-point, 14-rebound double-double; Ohio State moved to 14-6 (6-4) and visits Wisconsin next, while Penn State is 9-11 (0-9) and heads to Northwestern.