REACTION: Ohio State Buckeyes and Bruce Thornton DELIVER Clutch Win Over Notre Dame on Jerry Lucas Day

Ohio State Buckeyes edge out Notre Dame Fighting Irish 64-63 on Jerry Lucas Day—can this resilient squad ride early-season momentum into the NCAA tournament? Christoph Tilly seals the victory with a clutch late basket, while Bruce Thornton leads the charge with 24 points as Ohio State overcomes poor shooting and defensive struggles in the paint.

Jay Stephens breaks down the Buckeyes’ gutsy performance, spotlighting key defensive contributions from Amare Bynum, Devin Royal, and Colin White, plus the strategic decisions by head coach Jake Diebler. The analysis covers Ohio State’s mental toughness, Notre Dame’s shifty guards, and how free throw shooting kept the Buckeyes alive. Key discussion points include the importance of the win for early-season development, upcoming matchups against West Virginia and Pittsburgh, and whether Ohio State can break into the top 25. Will this gritty win mark a turning point for Diebler’s squad?

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