A major letdown against the worst team in the Big Ten would have been a noticeable black eye on an otherwise inconsistent season for Ohio State. But Kam Williams helped the Buckeyes avoided disaster against Rutgers.
| TEAM | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO STATE | 33 | 37 | 70 |
| RUTGERS | 27 | 37 | 64 |
Thad Matta's club kept the Scarlet Knights at arm's length for most of the game on Wednesday night before lurching to a 70-64 win at Value City Arena.