The last two times Thad Matta's Ohio State basketball team played a Big Ten road game, each were over by halftime. Thursday, the Buckeyes actually looked like they got off the bus in West Lafayette, Indiana, but it still wasn't enough.
| TEAM | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO STATE | 36 | 28 | 64 |
| PURDUE | 33 | 42 | 75 |
Purdue used a second half surge and balanced scoring attack to outlast Ohio State, 75-64, at Mackey Arena.