Who’s playing
Ohio State Buckeyes @ penn state nittany lions
Current files: Ohio State 12-8, Penn State 13-8
How to look
- When: Thursday January 30, 2025 at 6.30 p.m.
- Or: Rec Hall – University Park, Pennsylvania
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: FUBOTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions can apply.)
What to know
After two games on the road, Penn State returns home. They and the Ohio State Buckeyes will compete in a Big Ten battle at 6.30 p.m. Thursday at REC Hall. Nittany Lions strut with offensive muscles because they have an average of 83.2 points per game this season.
Penn State probably heads in the competition by emphasizing the second half, that is to say that things dropped against Michigan on Michigan on Michigan. Penn State took a 76-72 shot in the loss column in the hands of Michigan.
Despite their defeat, Penn State has seen several players take up the challenge and play remarkable games. Nick Kern Jr., who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Ace Baldwin Jr. was another key player, displaying 15 points with six assists and three interceptions.
Meanwhile, the Ohio State happened in front of Iowa with points to lose on Monday, taking the 82-65 match. The victory made consecutive victories for the Buckeyes.
Several players have achieved solid performances to lead Ohio State to victory, but perhaps no more than Bruce Thornton, who made 5 for 8 on the way around 15 points more eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was a Royal Devin, who went 5 for 6 on the way to 12 points more eight rebounds.
Penn State dropped his record at 13-8 with the defeat, which was their ninth consecutive match on the road dating from last season. As for the Ohio State, their victory ended a drought of three games at home and increased them to 12-8.
A high performance attack is probably on the agenda, because the two are among the most scores in the League. Penn State had no problem raising the scoring this season, having an average of 83.2 points per game. However, it is not as if Ohio State had difficulties in this department because they have an average of 79.8. With the two teams so easily able to set up points, the only question that remains is that can make the scoring higher.
Penn State failed against Ohio State during its previous confrontation in January 2024, down 79-67. Will Penn State be lucky at home rather than on the road?
Story History
The Ohio State has won 6 of its last 10 games against Penn State.
- January 20, 2024 – Ohio State 79 against Penn State 67
- December 09, 2023 – Penn State 83 against Ohio State 80
- February 23, 2023 – Penn State 75 against Ohio State 71
- March 10, 2022 – Penn State 71 against Ohio State 68
- January 16, 2022 – Ohio State 61 against Penn State 56
- December 05, 2021 – Ohio State 76 against Penn State 64
- February 18, 2021 – Ohio State 92 against Penn State 82
- January 27, 2021 – Ohio State 83 against Penn State 79
- January 18, 2020 – Penn State 90 against Ohio State 76
- December 07, 2019 – Ohio State 106 against Penn State 74