Just over a month ago, then-No. 15 Ohio State lost to Purdue despite holding a six-point halftime lead and shooting 40% from beyond the arc. Duane Washington Jr. had a stellar game, scoring 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting, and the duo of Justin Ahrens and E.J. Liddell combined for 23 points and 11 rebounds.
On the surface, the numbers don’t paint the picture of a one-sided game. The Buckeyes nursed a small lead for much of the night, and it ultimately took a Jaden Ivey step-back three-pointer over Justice Sueing at the buzzer to twist the proverbial knife into Ohio State’s chest.