Ohio State Buckeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Lead tracker
OSU leadsBiggest lead OSU 9, RUTG 15RUTG leads
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
 OSU | 37 | 43 | 80 |
 RUTG | 41 | 32 | 73 |
Who won: Ohio State 80-73
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 80-73 on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Jersey Mike’s Arena. The Ohio State outscored the Rutgers 43-32 in the 2nd half. Bruce Thornton led the Ohio State in points (20). Tariq Francis led the Rutgers in points (17).
Team stats
OSURUTG 
27-52FG27-64
52Field Goal %42
7-163PT6-22
44Three Point %27
19-23FT13-17
83Free Throw %76
33Rebounds31
13Offensive Rebounds18
20Defensive Rebounds13
15Assists14
5Steals9
2Blocks3
12Turnovers8
2Team Turnovers0
12Total Turnovers8
0Technical Fouls0
0Total Technical Fouls0
0Flagrant Fouls0
10Points Off Turnovers9
6Fast Break Points6
40Points in Paint30
15Fouls19
9Largest Lead15
12Lead Changes12
46Percent Led46
USC12-266
Michigan13-096Final
West Virginia9-559
Iowa State14-080Final
Seattle U12-472
Gonzaga15-180Final/OT
Michigan St12-256
Nebraska14-058Final
Louisville11-376
Stanford12-380Final
New Mexico St8-474
FIU8-589Final- Alfred St65
Cornell7-6133Final 
Mount St Marys5-1065
Merrimack8-775Final
Sacred Heart5-1061
Niagara4-964Final
Fairfield8-781
Canisius6-885Final