Ohio State Breaks a 3-Game Skid and Wins 73-70 Over No. 11 Purdue

Micah Parrish scored 17 of his career-high 22 points in the second half, which was a major factor in Ohio State’s victory over Purdue, ranked 11th, on Tuesday night. He helped the team overcome a 16-point deficit in the first half and spark a pivotal 15-0 run in the closing minutes, which led to a 73-70 victory.

Going 8 of 10 from the field and setting a personal record with six 3-pointers—including 11 points and three 3-pointers over the crucial stretch—Parrish showed off his remarkable shooting skills. Another noteworthy player was Devin Royal, who scored 16 points to help Ohio State (11-8, 3-5 Big Ten) snap a three-game losing run.

With 7:25 left, Purdue (15-5, 7-2) led 59-53, having won seven straight games going into the match. Ohio State, on the other hand, rallied and made 8 of 12 3-pointers in the second half.

Fletcher Loyer scored 15 points, while Trey Kaufman-Renn scored a career-high 26 points to lead the Boilermakers. Braden Smith had a difficult game, scoring 12 points on 3 of 14 shots.

With 1:01 remaining, Kaufman-Renn scored eight points in a row to trim the deficit to 68-67, but Purdue was unable to take the lead again.

Ohio State’s lineup was impacted by injuries. Guard John Mobley Jr. had to sit out for a short spell following a hard fall that resulted in a foul, and big Colin White had a left ankle injury and was spotted in a walking boot during the second half.

Key Takeaways

Ohio State: The Buckeyes fought back after losing five of their previous six games and struggling early on Tuesday, including going about 4 1/2 minutes without scoring.

Purdue: The Boilermakers struggled to grab rebounds, made terrible 3-point attempts, and squandered a significant lead.

Crucial moment

The Buckeyes took the lead thanks to Parrish’s scoring burst, which also provided them the confidence they needed to finish.

Important statistics

In terms of field goals, Ohio State shot 53.3% and three-pointers, 47.8%.

Next up

Iowa will visit Ohio State on Monday. On Friday, Purdue will host Michigan, ranked 21st.