Ohio State coach Thad Matta stated multiple times this season it is somewhat of a gut feeling when he elects to keep JaQuan Lyle in the game at point guard during crunch time rather than A.J. Harris even if Lyle is struggling.
And in the Buckeyes' 65-62 overtime win at Nebraska on Saturday night, Matta rode with Lyle again for the majority of the second half despite the fact his freshman point guard was scoreless at halftime and 0-for-3 from the field. This time, though, the move paid off.
Lyle finished with a game-high 19 points to lead the way for Ohio State.