Ohio State freshman guard Luther Muhammad comes down with a rebound in the first half of the Buckeyes’ game against Penn State. Credit: Ethan Clewell | For The Lantern Ohio State had something on its side it has never had against Penn State in the Chris Holtmann era: momentum. After allowing a quick 8-2 Nittany Lions lead, the Buckeyes ignited for a 21-1 run, helped by the return of sophomore forward Kyle Young after his four-game absence. For the first time in the Chris Holtmann era at Ohio State, the Buckeyes seemed to have control of Penn State. But like any of the three matchups Ohio State fell to head coach Pat Chambers’ team this past season, including two one-score losses, the Nittany Lions came back to within striking distance. After trading baskets for the majority of the second half, Penn State held a 70-69 lead with 1:19 left in…
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