Ohio State Buckeyes Suffer Stunning Upset Loss to Northwestern Wildcats 70-49

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The Ohio State Buckeyes suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of the Northwestern Wildcats, with the final score being 70-49 in favor of the Wildcats. This loss is a significant upset, considering the Buckeyes were expected to perform well against the conference bottom-feeder Wildcats. The game was never close in the second half, with the Wildcats dominating the Buckeyes and handing them their seventh loss in nine Big Ten games.

The Buckeyes' offense was abysmal, shooting a mere 32.7% from the field and committing 16 turnovers, which led to 18 points for the Wildcats. The team's performance was marred by a lack of cohesion and poor decision-making, resulting in a season-low 49 points. In contrast, the Wildcats' offense was led by Nick Martinelli, Ty Berry, and K.J. Windham, who scored 18, 15, and 15 points, respectively. The Wildcats' bench also outscored the Buckeyes' 25-8, highlighting the depth and versatility of their roster.

The first half was a disaster for the Buckeyes, with the team missing nine shots in a row at one point and committing seven turnovers in a seven-minute stretch. The Wildcats capitalized on these mistakes, launching an 8-0 run to take a 10-5 lead. Despite a brief resurgence from the Buckeyes, the Wildcats maintained their lead, with Berry and Windham contributing to a 6-0 run that extended their advantage to 20-11. The Buckeyes' inability to score consistently and their poor defense allowed the Wildcats to build a 31-24 lead at halftime.

The second half was even more dismal for the Buckeyes, with the team failing to make a field goal for nearly seven minutes. The Wildcats, on the other hand, scored the first 12 points of the half, with Berry and Windham scoring five each. The lead grew to 28 midway through the half, and the Buckeyes were unable to recover. The final score of 70-49 reflected the Wildcats' dominance and the Buckeyes' struggles. The Buckeyes will look to bounce back from this loss when they face UCLA on Sunday, while the Wildcats will aim to build on this momentum when they play Minnesota on Tuesday.

The box score for the game reveals the extent of the Buckeyes' struggles, with Micah Parrish and Bruce Thornton being the only players to score in double figures, with 16 and 13 points, respectively. The Wildcats, on the other hand, had three players score in double figures, with Martinelli, Berry, and Windham leading the way. The game's statistics are a testament to the Wildcats' superior performance, with the team outscoring the Buckeyes in nearly every category. The schedule for the upcoming games is as follows:

• Ohio State at UCLA on Sunday
• Northwestern at Minnesota on Tuesday

The rankings for the Big Ten Conference are:

1. Michigan
2. Purdue
3. Indiana
4. Ohio State
5. Northwestern

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