As the final horn sounded Sunday afternoon signaling Ohio State’s first Big Ten win of the season, Buckeyes redshirt junior guard Kam Williams ran toward center court and repeatedly clapped his hands together as an ear-to-ear smile flashed across his face.
Sophomore point guard JaQuan Lyle was right behind him — skipping. Junior center Trevor Thompson untucked his jersey and raised both fists high into the air. Players from the bench rushed onto the floor to congratulate and high-five their teammates.
This was the scene in the immediate aftermath of Ohio State’s 72–67 victory over Michigan State.