Bucknell saw its chance but couldn’t quite get there. Trailing No. 15 Ohio State by two points, the Bison had the ball after a Buckeyes turnover with 14 seconds left. But a 3-point shot by Bruce Moore bounced off the front of the rim. Ohio State rebounded and held on for a 73-71 victory Saturday. “Our guys were aware of taking away the 3 in that situation,” Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann said. “I totally get why they went for 3 on the road. If I’m him, I’m probably doing the same thing, but a two is a good option, too.” Ohio State went on an 11-2 run to lead by 11 with under 10 minutes remaining. Bucknell stormed back to within two with a 10-2 run and late 3-pointer by Avi Toomer. Premium content for only $0.99 For the most comprehensive local coverage, subscribe today. #ReadLocal Kaleb Wesson had…
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