It was a throwback night in more ways than one at St. John Arena on Friday night. Sure, the awesome uniforms, the pregame music — led by Toto and other 80s stalwarts —, the Jumbotron graphics, and Chris Holtmann’s beautiful suit were all wonderfully nostalgic. But, that wasn’t what made No. 23 Ohio State’s 89-62 win over Cleveland State feel so classic.
That distinction goes, rather, to the venue itself. For the first time since 2010 (it was a one-off then too), Ohio State returned to its rightful home in St.