The Brandon Noel Game.
In a back-and-forth affair in Evanston, Ohio State leaned on Noel to provide a much-needed spark for the Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon. The sixth-year senior notched a season-high 29 points and seven rebounds while leading OSU to an 86-82 win on the road at Northwestern.
| TEAM | 1 | 2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO STATE | 40 | 46 | 86 |
| NORTHWESTERN | 44 | 38 | 82 |
Ohio State utilized its ability to get to the basket throughout the game, as the Buckeyes scored a staggering 62 points in the paint.