It took overtime, but the Hoosiers did just that. A defensive stop on the final possession of overtime helped Indiana earn a 77-76 victory at Ohio State – their fourth victory in a row over the Buckeyes. More importantly, it broke that nightmarish two-game losing streak and gave Indiana some positive momentum.
The last two games were rough for Indiana, but the Hoosiers are hoping for a bounce back effort against the Buckeyes.
Coach Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers picked up a Big Ten road win Friday night at Value City Arena, defeating Ohio State 77-76. Indiana Hoosiers On SI writer Jack Ankony shares his reaction below.
Luke Goode stroked a 3-pointer with more than a minute left in overtime to give Indiana the lead and Anthony Leal blocked John Mobley Jr.'
Indiana will also be down walk-on senior guard Jackson Creel and sophomore guard Gabe Cupps, who’s out indefinitely with a torn meniscus. Creel hasn’t played this season, while Cupps last appeared Nov. 29 against Providence College.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of Ohio State vs. Notre Dame national title game. The Buckeyes take on the Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday.
Indiana will look for its second road win this season tonight when it travels to Columbus to take on Ohio State.
A Buckeyes win would give the Big Ten back-to-back national champions for the first time since 1942, when the league was called the Western Conference. Paul Brown-coached Ohio State went 9-1 that year and was the third straight national champion from the conference. Voters crowned Minnesota in 1940 and ’41.
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Indiana forward Luke Goode capped off a career-night with the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:07 left on the clock in overtime.