BTN.com staff, BTN.com staff, February 20, 2013
Deshaun Thomas overcame a slow start to score 19 points and No. 18 Ohio State used a 16-0 second-half run to beat Minnesota 71-45 on Wednesday night. Shannon Scott added 11 points and LaQuinton Ross 10 for the Buckeyes, who have won the last six meetings with the Golden Gophers overall and the last six in Columbus.
The teams came into the night in dire need of a Big Ten win. Both had lost three of their last four, and each was humiliated on the road on Sunday. The Golden Gophers (18-9, 6-8 Big Ten) were pounded at Iowa, 72-51, while Ohio State (19-7, 9-5) wasn't a factor over the final 35 minutes in a 71-49 rout by Wisconsin.
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FINAL: No. 18 Ohio State used stingy defense to defeat Minnesota 71-45 on Wednesday at Value City Arena in Columbus. Ohio State (19-7) held Minnesota (18-9) to 29 percent shooting from the field. Shannon Scott boosted the Buckeyes, with 11 points, five assists, and 3-of-5 shooting from the field. Other Ohio State scorers in double figures included LaQuinton Ross (10 points) and Deshaun Thomas (19 points). The Golden Gophers grabbed 18 offensive rebounds. Minnesota got double-figure scoring from Oto Osenieks (10 points) and Andre Hollins (11 points). The Golden Gophers lost despite outrebounding Ohio State 44-34.
#Gophers starters combined for 20 points. The bench: 25.
— Tyler Mason (@tylermason21) February 21, 2013
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I am going to cry!
— Quincy L Lewis (@TheQuincyLewis) February 21, 2013
Buckeyes are Wisconsining Minnesota.
— Doug Lesmerises (@DougLesmerises) February 21, 2013
#Minnesota season-high 19 turnovers coming in; now has 23 with 8 minutes left. #Buckeyes rolling, 51-31.
— Rusty Miller (@RustyMillerXAP) February 21, 2013
Minnesota has 13 turnovers this half, 21 for game, 8 of last 12 possessions. #buckbk
— Bob Baptist (@BBaptist_30_) February 21, 2013
Pretty sure if this game were about turnovers, Minnesota would be winning in blowout fashion.
— Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) February 21, 2013
Both sides helping the housing market tonight. #bricks
— Dave Biddle (@davebiddle) February 21, 2013
I think Ohio State might have enough points right now to get this win.
— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) February 21, 2013
The #Gophers don't even appear to be looking to score until the shot clock hits 10. Then it's basically desperation at that point.
— GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) February 21, 2013
Trevor Mbakwe is the Deshaun Thomas of defense. He's outstanding, but he's surrounded by mediocrity.
— Big Ten Geek (@bigtengeek) February 21, 2013
HALFTIME: No. 18 Ohio State leads 29-23 over Minnesota at the half thanks to a productive first 20 minutes from Aaron Craft. The junior point guard hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer and finished the half with five points, three rebounds and three steals. Deshaun Thomas scored seven points to pace the Buckeyes, who also received six points from Sam Thompson. It was not the prettiest of first halves, as both teams had 10 turnovers and they combined for 19 fouls. The Golden Gophers' Maurice Walker had a big first half, with seven points and six rebounds.
A Craft three at the buzzer gives Ohio State a 29-23 lead at the break. Tough half of basketball to watch.
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) February 21, 2013
Arguably (or maybe not) the greatest #Buckeyes player ever, Jerry Lucas, gets standing O as one of top 75 NCAA tourney players ever.
— Rusty Miller (@RustyMillerXAP) February 21, 2013
When Mo Walker has scored your last three buckets … things might not be going as planned. #Gophers
— Amelia Rayno (@AmeliaRayno) February 21, 2013
Those wondering why LaQuinton Ross doesn't play more. Turnovers and defense a big reason. You're seeing it tonight.
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) February 21, 2013
If you bottle all of these empty possessions for the Buckeyes, you could at least make some type of floating vessel.
— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) February 21, 2013
LaQuinton is showing why he doesn't get as many minutes as most fans would like.
— Dave Biddle (@davebiddle) February 21, 2013
Gophers with 8 turnovers in 8 minutes. Plus a lot of fouls.
— Chip Scoggins (@chipscoggins) February 21, 2013
Man take care of the rock #Gophers
— Coach Dame (@CoachDame_BSM) February 21, 2013
Frosh Amedeo Della Valle gets loud ovation when (surprisingly) he checks in at scorer's table early for #OhioState.
— Rusty Miller (@RustyMillerXAP) February 21, 2013
#Gophers Rodney Williams to start tonight, after all. That guarantees us Williams v. Thompson. #highflyers
— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) February 20, 2013
For the Buckeyes: Deshaun Thomas, Sam Thompson, Amir Williams, Lenzelle Smith Jr & Aaron Craft.
— Amelia Rayno (@AmeliaRayno) February 20, 2013
The great Jerry Lucas is sitting behind Ohio State bench tonight. He is being honored as Top 75 player in NCAA Tournament History. #GoBucks
— Ohio State Buckeyes ? (@OhioStAthletics) February 20, 2013
Tubby says Rodney has been in 'good spirits' and feeling better.
— Mike Grimm (@MikeGrimm3) February 20, 2013
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