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Columbus, Ohio – We’ve arrived at Value City Arena for the Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes tipoff on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.
Both teams have been struggling lately; Ohio State has dropped seven of its previous eight games, while Indiana lost 85-71 at home to Penn State on Saturday. On January 6 in Bloomington, Indiana, the Hoosiers and Buckeyes faced off earlier in the season. Indiana prevailed 71-65 thanks to 23 points from Malik Reneau and 18 from Xavier Johnson.
Welcome to our live blog for the match on Tuesday. From press row at Value City Arena, we’ll be sharing live updates, highlights, and analysis of the game.
9:25 p.m. Leal makes two of two at the line. 2.9 remaining gives IU a 76-73 advantage.
9:23 p.m.: Ware landed awkwardly after a missed layup, holding his left leg in pain. Following a timeout, IU will get free throws after making a defensive stop. 2.9 remaining, IU leads 74-73.
Anthony Leal—clutch—9:20 p.m. After Galloway drove hard and the defense broke, he kicked the ball to an open Leal in the corner for a three-pointer. With 22.8 remaining, IU leads 74-73.
9:18 p.m. Officials claim that although Ware stopped Battle’s shot, Mgbako fouled his body. At the free throw line, Battle scores two points. With 32.6 remaining, Ohio State leads 73-71. Ball in Indiana.
9:17 p.m. — Officials declare it to be Ohio State ball following review. Indiana had a difficult break following a solid defensive possession.
9:14 p.m. Although they made a defensive stop, Indiana will examine who the ball came off of.
Just before the buzzer at 9:13 p.m., Reneau shot faked and attempted an ugly mid-range jumper. He would have been more appropriate to make the rhythmic 3-pointer. 1:10 remaining, Ohio State ball was knotted 71-71.
At 9:09 p.m., Gayle signaled a foul just as Leal was grabbing the rebound. He scores two points at the line. IU is ahead 71–69.
