Another week, another win the in Big Ten for the now - No. 15 Buckeyes, plus a victory over a feisty non-conference opponent. With their two victories — and a current four-game winning streak — Ohio State (8-2, 2-0) jumped to No. 15 in this week’s AP Poll, up six spots from last week.
OSU overcame 13 turnovers and some lackadaisical defense last Wednesday to fight off Towson at home, 85-74. On Saturday, Chris Holtmann’s team welcomed the Wisconsin Badgers to town and promptly sent them packing, 73-55. The 55 points Ohio State allowed were the fewest they’ve held any opponent to so far this season, and showed a marked improvement in their defense from earlier in the week.