Since upsetting the No. 1-ranked Michigan State Spartans on Jan. 7, Ohio State had struggled to get off to a hot start.
That changed Tuesday night.
After dealing with significant, early deficits in games against Maryland, Northwestern, Minnesota, Nebraska and Penn State, the Buckeyes had a 14-5 run to open Tuesday night's 71-56 win over Indiana, leading for all but 23 seconds of the contest.
Ohio State's impressive start to the game did not come by accident, as it was discussed at length by both players and coaches in the locker room leading up to the matchup with the Hoosiers.