Ohio State halts losing streak with 70-60 over Nebraska

Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY SportsThe Ohio State Buckeyes (13-6, 3-5) finally got off their losing skid, as they defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers (13-7, 3-6) on the road, 70-60. The win was the first for the Buckeyes in 2019, and ended a five-game losing streak.

Ohio State won the opening tip and, thanks to an assist from Muhammad, secured their first bucket of the game courtesy of Kaleb Wesson. A quick 8-0 run from the Cornhuskers would put the Buckeyes back into an early deficit, but by the first media timeout, OSU had the lead back at 9-8.

Both teams proceeded to trade baskets. Nebraska fell in love with the three ball early — and for good reason. Three of the first four shots from downtown…