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Bruce Thornton Shines with 38 Points in Buckeyes' Victory

11/8/2025

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Bruce Thornton scored a career-high 38 points, leading Ohio State to a 94-68 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on November 7.
The Buckeyes built a 45-30 halftime lead after a 15-2 run and shot 72.7% in the second half.
John Mobley Jr. added 19 points, and Christoph Tilly contributed 15 points.
Ohio State recorded 21 assists and out-rebounded Purdue Fort Wayne 33-17 while limiting them to 22.7% shooting from three-point range.
The Buckeyes will play Appalachian State on November 11.

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Bruce Thornton scored a career-high 38 points, leading Ohio State to a 94-68 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on November 7.
The Buckeyes built a 45-30 halftime lead after a 15-2 run and shot 72.7% in the second half.
John Mobley Jr. added 19 points, and Christoph Tilly contributed 15 points.
Ohio State recorded 21 assists and out-rebounded Purdue Fort Wayne 33-17 while limiting them to 22.7% shooting from three-point range.
The Buckeyes will play Appalachian State on November 11.