Freshman guard Malaki Branham (22) drives to the basket during the Ohio State-Nebraska game. Ohio State lost 78-70. Credit: Gabe Haferman | Assistant Photo Editor Despite returning to their home floor Tuesday, the Buckeyes couldn’t muster momentum to earn a win to begin their final home stand of the regular season. No. 23 Ohio State (18-9, 11-7 Big Ten) continues its three-game home stretch against Michigan State Thursday, trudging through a compressed schedule that’s tested its physical health. Graduate guard Jamari Wheeler said the Buckeyes don’t pin their recent challenges on any one area and hope to come out on the right foot against the Spartans. “We just got to stay together, come together even stronger in times like this, especially when we’re down two bad losses back to back,” Wheeler said. “Just come back together and figure it out.” Michigan State (19-10, 10-8 Big Ten) reached as high as…
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