Ohio State vs. Purdue, Big Ten Quarterfinal: First Half Notebook


Halftime Score: Ohio State 49, Purdue 31 Ohio State fans are well-represented in Lucas Oil Stadium, and yes it’s a neutral court, but this feels like a Purdue home game. The short trip for Boilermaker fans have made for a fun atmosphere. Frankly, nobody on either team other than Kyle Young got off to a good start offensively right out of the gate … and boy did Young explode out of the gates. He hit three 3-pointers in a 90-second span to get the Buckeyes off to a quick start. He added a fourth one right at the end of the half to give him a career-high 18 points by halftime. Rough start for Justin Ahrens – he missed his first four shots, including three 3-balls. After playing the opening five minutes, he hasn’t gotten back on the floor. After Young hit a transition layup with 8:38 to play, Matt…

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