Bruce Thornton has heart-breaking goodbye for Ohio State fans

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) shoots the ball against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn ImagesBruce Thornton waited four years to have his moment on college basketball's biggest stage and, unfortunately, things just didn't work out for the senior.

Thornton's first and last trip to the big dance ended in a little over two hours with a 66-64 loss to TCU. The Buckeyes all-time leading scorer didn't have the touch. He was just 3-of-9 from the floor (2-of-5 on…