BTN.com staff, December 11, 2013
It was a perfect night for the Big Ten in men's hoops action. Penn State kicked off the night with an impressive 68-59 win over Duquesne, while both Ohio State and Wisconsin kept their undefeated seasons alive with convincing wins. The Buckeyes cruised to an 86-48 victory over Bryant and the Badgers topped Milwaukee, 78-52.
Catch up on all of Wednesday's Big Ten hoops action in this post.
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PENN STATE 68, DUQUESNE 59 | RECAP | BOX | PLAY-BY-PLAY
(AP) Reserve Allen Roberts had 15 points and D.J. Newbill added 13 points as Penn State won for the sixth time in its past eight games, 68-59 against Duquesne on Wednesday night. All-Big Ten point guard Tim Frazier had a career-high 13 assists along with 11 points for the Nittany Lions (8-3), who won despite having only 10 free-throw attempts as compared to the Dukes' 34.
OHIO STATE 86, BRYANT 48 | RECAP | BOX | PLAY-BY-PLAY
(AP) Lenzelle Smith Jr. scored 19 points and No. 3 Ohio State pulled away early to beat Bryant 86-48 on Wednesday night. Amir Williams added 12 points and nine rebounds for the Buckeyes (9-0).
Throw it down big man! Watch @OhioStateHoops center Amir Williams throw down a huge two-handed slam! – http://t.co/BtvnebB0uX
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) December 12, 2013
Wow! Lenzelle Smith Jr. throws down this huge one-handed slam with authority! #orvillemoment WATCH – http://t.co/qMLQfFr7gQ
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) December 12, 2013
WISCONSIN 78, MILWAUKEE 52 | RECAP | BOX | PLAY-BY-PLAY
(AP) Ben Brust scored 18 points and Frank Kaminsky added 16 as No. 4 Wisconsin remained undefeated with a 78-52 victory over in-state rival Milwaukee on Wednesday night. Sam Dekker and Traevon Jackson scored 12 points each for Wisconsin (11-0).
For the love of elevation! WATCH @BadgerMBB guard Traevon Jackson throw down this HUGE one-handed slam! – http://t.co/qHNWI1Rc4k
— Wisconsin On BTN (@WisconsinOnBTN) December 12, 2013
