Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) reacts after a dunk against Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) during the second half Wednesday night in Piscataway, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Rutgers won 66-64.AP COLUMBUS, Ohio — Malaki Branham thought he had an easy fastbreak layup off that would’ve put Ohio State basketball up 66-60 on the road against Rutgers, except Caleb McConnell thought otherwise. Instead, McConnell blocked the freshman’s shot off the backboard as Paul Mulcahy recovered the ball. Then Geo Baker hit a stepback jump shot to make it 64-62. A four-point swing, and suddenly the Scarlet Knights had all the momentum. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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