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Wisconsin Badgers vs Ohio State Buckeyes

College Basketball

18-8

69-86

Final

17-9

Schottenstein Center

Lead tracker

WIS leadsBiggest lead WIS 2, OSU 20

OSU leads

Team	1H	2H	T
WIS	26	43	69
OSU	38	48	86

Who won: Ohio State 86-69

The Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Wisconsin Badgers 86-69 on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Schottenstein Center. The Ohio State outscored the Wisconsin 38-26 in the 1st half. Bruce Thornton led the Ohio State in points (27). Braeden Carrington led the Wisconsin in points (20).

Recap · Feb 17

Ohio State upends No. 24 Wisconsin 86-69

Bruce Thornton scored 27 points and Devin Royal added 25 for Ohio State as the Buckeyes knocked off No. 24 Wisconsin 86-69 Tuesday night.

What it means

Wisconsin 4-4 on the road; Ohio State 12-3 at home.

Latest headlines

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Colts GM Ballard, ex-NBA star Finley to help find Wisconsin AD

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Game info

Venue: Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH · Attendance 9,006
Officials: Jeb Hartness (Referee), Keith Kimble (Referee), Andy O'Brien (Referee)

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