Ohio State led by as many as 12 points as the Buckeyes got out to a 14-2 lead to start the game. But Penn State closed the first half on a 9-2 flourish to cut the halftime deficit to 43-39. Penn State used three-quarters court pressure and trapping in the halfcourt to slow the Buckeyes down as the half wore on. Lundy had 17 of his points in the first half to lead Penn State. Key and Ahrens each had nine first-half points for the Buckeyes, who gave up 14 points off nine costly turnovers. OSU scored the game’s first eight points as Liddell made two free throws, Ahrens hit a three off a Sueing pass and Young flew into the basket, grabbed a rebound, scored and was fouled. His free throw made it 8-0. The lead went to 14-2 moments later as Key had a three-point play and Ahrens…
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