COLUMBUS, Ohio – After Luke Goode drilled a stone-cold 3-pointer to give Indiana a 77-76 edge with 1:07 remaining in overtime against Ohio State, Anthony Leal smothered Buckeye guard John Mobley Jr. as the clock wound down, securing a much-needed IU win.
It wasn’t a pretty game, but IU’s performance was a refreshing break after back-to-back 25-point losses. Most importantly, the Hoosiers gave their all – and did so pridefully, especially two of the homegrown Hoosiers.
“100%, yeah, we represented Indiana basketball,” Goode said postgame. “Shoutout Anthony Leal on the last stop… Anthony guarding their highest scorer of the game, that’s Indiana pride right there.