Ohio State held down the powerful Michigan State scoring attack for most of the game but in the end the Spartans simply had too much firepower. They went on a 20-2 run to finish the game and defeated the Buckeyes 62-44.
Ohio State was in control much of the first half by making it difficult for Michigan State to get into an offensive flow. The Buckeyes weren’t exactly lighting up the scoreboard but hit enough shots to take a 32-26 lead into halftime.
The Spartans came out of the break scoring five straight points and it was a close affair until around the eight minute mark.