COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State emerged victorious in a tightly-contested battle against Nebraska, clinching a 116-114 win in double overtime on Tuesday night. Bruce Thornton was pivotal in securing this victory, contributing an impressive 29 points and nine assists.
In the second overtime, both Thornton and Micah Parrish stepped up, each hitting a crucial 3-pointer, with Thornton adding five points to bolster the Buckeyes’ lead to 116-111 with just about three seconds left on the clock. Despite Brice Williams shooting a deep 3-pointer for Nebraska, the game concluded in Ohio State’s favor.
The Buckeyes, who now have a 17-13 record and are 9-10 in the Big Ten, showed resilience by securing back-to-back wins following a previous three-game losing streak. On the other hand, Nebraska, holding a similar 17-13 record but trailing at 7-12 in the conference, has struggled significantly, losing four consecutive games and five out of their last six.
Micah Parrish proved to be effective from the outside, registering 22 points on 5-of-11 shooting from beyond the arc. Devin Royal was also instrumental, matching Parrish with 22 points. John Mobley Jr. impressed with 20 points and Sean Stewart added a solid 13 points to the Buckeyes’ total. Both Thornton and Mobley hit three 3-pointers apiece.
Brice Williams stood out for Nebraska, achieving a career-high 43 points on a 16-of-29 shooting performance, including five 3-pointers. Juwan Gary contributed 24 points, while Connor Essegian and Andrew Morgan added 16 and 14 points, respectively.
Ohio State’s lead peaked at 11 points early in the second half, but Nebraska mounted a comeback, finishing regulation with a 9-2 run that brought the game to an 89-all tie. Thornton and Parrish played crucial roles again, each sinking a 3-pointer in a decisive 7-2 run to force a second overtime at 99-all.
Looking ahead, Ohio State is set to face Indiana on the road on Saturday, while Nebraska will play host to Iowa on Sunday for their regular-season finales.
