If you would have said before the 1st round game between Rutgers and Ohio State that Corey Sanders and Mike Williams would combine to shoot 4 of 19 from the field for 10 points, as well as Deshawn Freeman fouling down the stretch, I would asked how many did they lose by? Instead, this win showed how far this program has come in year one of Steve Pikiell as head coach. This team has come together and the sum is truly greater than the parts. It resulted in a 66-57 victory over the Buckeyes in a game that they earned some much deserved respect within the conference
Here is what coach Pikiell had to say after the win:
“You know, this team has really competed.