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Ohio State Triumphs Over No. 24 Wisconsin, 86-69

2/18/2026

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The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated No. 24 Wisconsin 86-69 on February 17, 2026, marking their first win over a ranked opponent this season and leaving Wisconsin in sixth place in the Big Ten.
Bruce Thornton scored 27 points to lead the Buckeyes.
Devin Royal scored 25 points for Ohio State.
Braeden Carrington scored 20 points for Wisconsin.
Wisconsin shot 40 percent in the first half and 26.9 percent from three.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 NCAA Basketball Championship marked a turning point in college sports, as Michigan State defeated Indiana State 75-64, showcasing future NBA legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. This game, held on March 26, 1979, attracted over 35 million viewers, solidifying college basketball's popularity and setting the stage for future rivalries and the sport's growth in the following decades.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated No. 24 Wisconsin 86-69 on February 17, 2026, marking their first win over a ranked opponent this season and leaving Wisconsin in sixth place in the Big Ten.
Bruce Thornton scored 27 points to lead the Buckeyes.
Devin Royal scored 25 points for Ohio State.
Braeden Carrington scored 20 points for Wisconsin.
Wisconsin shot 40 percent in the first half and 26.9 percent from three.

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