Shooters shoot, so the shooter shot.
At the top of the 3-point line CJ Walker took one dribble toward the paint, pulling UMass Lowell’s zone toward him, and dished it to Washington as he faded away into what suddenly had become a soft spot at the 3-point arc in the River Hawks’ defense. Walker’s pass was low but not too low for Washington to collect it, rise and drain a 3-pointer to put the Buckeyes ahead, 70-63, with 1:08 remaining.
It was, for all intents and purposes, the dagger in his team’s 74-64 victory. His make gave Ohio State a lead of more than five points for the first time in the second half, and the following possession UMass Lowell had to start intentionally fouling.