Halftime Score: Ohio State 39, UCLA 38 It is great to have Ohio State Hoops on television after a Big Ten Championship victory for Ohio State Football earlier today. E.J. Liddell’s return provided a spark for the Buckeyes early, hitting a three-point shot to begin the game. Good ball movement and solid defense led to a 10-4 Ohio State lead in the opening minutes. Kyle Young picked up his second foul less than four minutes into the game, quickly sending the Buckeye forward to the bench. Freshman Zed Key impressed with his moves in the paint, getting a bucket to fall, ending a 6-0 run for UCLA. Ohio State’s offense was clearly much more efficient when making an extra pass, as Musa Jallow buried a 3-point shot in the corner to give the Buckeyes a 17-12 lead. Fouls have been killing the Bucks early, with six fouls in the first…
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