COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jackson Shelstad scored 24 factors and made two free throws with seven seconds left as No. 15 Oregon rallied late to beat Ohio State 73-71 on Thursday night time.
Nate Bittle had 21 factors, eight rebounds and three blocks for Oregon (14-2, 3-2 Huge Ten), which took a 70-67 lead on TJ Bamba’s shot within the lane with 40 seconds left. After Ohio State scored, Shelstad was trapped within the nook and turned it over, main to 2 free throws by freshman John Mobley Jr. to present the Buckeyes a 71-70 lead with 12.6 seconds to play.
Shelstad raced the opposite means for a fast shot, and he was fouled earlier than making two free throws to present Oregon a one-point lead. Bruce Thornton had a good have a look at a 3-pointer from the highest of the important thing, however it was quick and Bittle secured the rebound.
Thornton led Ohio State (10-6, 2-3) with 20 factors and Mobley had 16.
Takeaways
Oregon improved to 6-1 this season when trailing at halftime.
The Buckeyes led 32-27 on the break regardless of making simply one among their final seven pictures.
Key second
Shelstad made an open 3-pointer with 1:35 left within the second half after his defender fell to the bottom to present Oregon a 68-67 lead, its first because it was 16-15.
Historical past
Ohio State misplaced a recreation within the collection for the primary time because the 1939 NCAA championship recreation, when the Oregon Webfoots claimed the title with a 46-33 victory. The Buckeyes lead the quick collection 3-2.
Up subsequent
Oregon stays on the street to play Penn State on Sunday.