Eleven Warriors · Mar 2
John Mobley Jr. Heats Back Up When Ohio State Needed It Most Against Purdue
OSU Basketball
Email this Article Share on Reddit Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Winter seemed to thaw temporarily this week across the state of Ohio, with temperatures peaking in the 60s after a harsh January and February. Warmer air around the Schottenstein Center foretold the return of a dormant hot hand in Ohio State’s time of need.
John Mobley Jr. missed three 3-point attempts early, then went Human Torch mode with a 5-of-8 mark from 3-point land and 21 total points in the final 32 minutes of play. He captured momentum in countless key moments of the Buckeyes’ 82-74 win over No. 8 Purdue, a victory that resurrected their NCAA Tournament hopes.
