Nebraska defeats Ohio State 69-72

Nebraska Outlasts Ohio State in Thrilling 72-69 Upset at Schottenstein Center

The Nebraska Cornhuskers made a statement on the road, defeating the No. 16-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 72-69 in a back-and-forth contest that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Trailing by one point at halftime, the visiting Huskers took control with a strong second-half performance, outscoring the hosts 38-31 to claim the win. The difference between the teams was evident in the final margin, which stood at just three points after 40 minutes of play.

Ohio State's John Mobley Jr. led all scorers with 22 points on 5-for-13 shooting from beyond the arc, but it wasn't enough to overcome his team's struggles from the free throw line, where they converted just 62% of their attempts (8/13).

On the other hand, Nebraska's Braden Frager paced his team with 15 points, while Sam Hoiberg chipped in with a strong all-around performance, including nine rebounds and four assists.

The game was marked by several large leads, with Ohio State holding an early advantage before Nebraska surged ahead midway through the first half. The Buckeyes regained control before halftime, only to see their lead evaporate as the Huskers asserted themselves on both ends of the floor in the second half.

Advanced statistics suggest that Nebraska's ability to score efficiently in the paint (66.7% FG) and limit Ohio State's outside shooting (28.0%) were key factors in the outcome.

This win marks a significant upset for Nebraska, which improves its chances in the Big Ten standings with a crucial conference victory over a ranked opponent.