It will be important for Ohio State’s big men to continue their strong play in the paint in order for the Buckeyes to pull out a win at home against Mercer. The Bears are averaging over 10 more rebounds a game than their opponents this season ranking them among the nation’s best in that category..
Against Kentucky, centers Trevor Thompson and Daniel Giddens combined for 16 points and 8 rebounds and Thompson had five blocks. The three forwards, Marc Loving, Keita Bates Diop and Jae’Sean Tate scored 32 points and grabbed 25 rebounds in the win over the Wildcats.