Two days after Rutgers earned the program’s highest national ranking since the legendary 1976 Final Four team, the ship continued on course into the second half against Ohio State. After leading 38-28 at the half in which five different players made three-pointers and team basketball was present on both ends of the court, the Buckeyes came out of the locker room ready.
After two quick baskets by Kyle Young and a turnover by Rutgers, Young grabbed an offensive rebound and was about to score again before Montez Mathis blocked his shot and grabbed his own rebound while drawing a foul.