Current Score: Ohio State 42, Rutgers 30 First, some storylines coming in: In my opinion, the biggest questions going into this game all revolve around C.J. Walker’s absence. Ohio State’s senior point guard has torn ligaments in his right hand, and while he’s been able to play through the pain all season, the injury has worsened to the point where he can’t play right now. So – Jimmy Sotos will start at point guard. Will he handle the ball exclusively? Will Duane Washington Jr. and Justice Sueing help initiate the offense at all? Does early-enrollee freshman Meechie Johnson make his collegiate debut against the Scarlet Knights? The Buckeyes had their mid-week game against Penn State postponed, so they haven’t been on the floor since losing to Minnesota last weekend. I would imagine they needed that time to get extra practice reps without Walker. Meanwhile, Rutgers has dropped three of its…
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