June 15, 2026

Ellis, Purdue hold off No. 2 Ohio State 73-65

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Abbey Ellis made a season-high five 3 pointers and Purdue earned its first top-five road victory in program history, beating No. 2 Ohio State 73-65 on Sunday. © Provided by The Associated Press Purdue guard Cassidy Hardin, right, shoots in front of Ohio State guard Hevynne Bristow during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon) © Provided by The Associated Press Purdue Ohio St Basketball The Buckeyes (19-3, 8-3 Big Ten) lost their third-consecutive contest after winning the first 19 games of the season. Leading by as many as 17 points early in the third quarter, the Boilermakers saw their lead dwindle as Ohio State and Taylor Mikesell rallied in the second half. Mikesell, who went 0 of 6 in the first two quarters, made back-to-back 3-pointers in the third while Purdue shot 29.4%…

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