Penn State has Ohio State’s number.
For the third time this season, the Nittany Lions knocked off the No. 13 Buckeyes, 69-68, this time winning in thrilling fashion: a dunk on their final possession:
Defensive breakdown by CJ Jackson, getting back cut by Josh Reaves with the game on the line. All eyes on Tony Carr, who made the simple read to seal the win. pic.twitter.com/axjpsKKho0
— Mike Schmitz (@Mike_Schmitz) March 3, 2018
Tony Carr finished with 25 points, six boards and five assists in the win, but it was Josh Reaves who back-cut C.J. Jackson for the game-winning bucket.
The win moves Penn State back into the bubble picture, as they now have three Quadrant 1 wins and could end up getting a shot at Purdue on Saturday night.
The Buckeyes should be fine heading into the dance, they just ran into a team that is a dreadful matchup for them. Josh Reaves has the size and athleticism to make life difficult for Keita Bates-Diop while Tony Carr’s size at the lead guard spot is a nightmare for Ohio State’s little guards.