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Ohio State Tops USC 89–82 as Thornton Scores 21, Climbs to No. 5 on Buckeyes’ Scoring List

The win steadied Ohio State’s NCAA case after a blowout loss to Michigan.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Kam Woods #13 of the USC Trojans dribbles the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at Galen Center on January 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
USC guard Alijah Arenas, left, shoots in front of Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton, center, and USC forward Ezra Ausar during their Big Ten game on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Arenas scored a game-high 25 points, but USC lost, 89-82. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
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Overview

  • Bruce Thornton closed the game at the line and finished with 21 points, reaching 1,935 career points to move into fifth in Ohio State history.
  • Ohio State overturned a 43-40 halftime deficit, building leads of 67-60 and 80-71 before sealing it in the final minute.
  • Devin Royal added 19 points and seven rebounds, with John Mobley Jr. contributing 13 as four Buckeyes scored in double figures.
  • USC’s Alijah Arenas posted 25 points for his third straight 20-plus outing, while Kam Woods had 14 and Ezra Ausar logged 13 points and nine boards before fouling out.
  • USC’s three-game win streak ended as second-leading scorer Chad Baker-Mazara missed a second straight game with a knee strain; next up are No. 8 Illinois for USC and No. 15 Virginia for Ohio State.