CJ Walker ignites crucial run, Buckeyes shake off nemesis Penn State in road win


CLOSE Ohio State’s CJ Walker (13) shoots on Penn State’s John Harrar during the second half Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in State College, Pa.  (Photo: Gary M. Baranec/AP) STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Pick a statistic, and it’s not been kind to Ohio State under Chris Holtmann at the Bryce Jordan Center. CJ Walker helped turn a few of them on their heads. With Penn State rolling and No. 4 Ohio State on upset alert during the second half, the senior guard bailed out his teammates with a three-pointer on a poor offensive possession to cut into a game-high, eight-point deficit. Ohio State basketball: In new tradition, Buckeyes playing for ‘gold jerseys’ against Michigan It settled the Buckeyes. Then, with 13:24 left and the Nittany Lions’ lead still at seven points, Walker drew a foul on a drive and hit both free throws. It was the start of a game-changing, 15-0…

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