Overview
- Ohio State moved to 8-2 and West Virginia fell to 8-4, with the Buckeyes set to face No. 14 North Carolina next and the Mountaineers hosting Mississippi Valley State on Dec. 22.
- West Virginia led by as many as 16 points after halftime before Ohio State clawed back to force overtime and eventually prevail in double OT.
- A replay review in the second overtime downgraded Honor Huff’s deep shot from a 3-pointer to a two, leaving WVU ahead 88-87 before the final possession.
- Bruce Thornton finished with 21 points, 19 after halftime, while freshman Amare Bynum posted a season-high 17; John Mobley Jr. scored 17 and Christoph Tilly added 14 points and 11 rebounds.
- Honor Huff led WVU with 24 points and five threes, Brenen Lorient had 18 on perfect 7-for-7 shooting, and Jasper Floyd and Chance Moore each scored 14.