Buckeyes Blast Boilermakers
William Buford drained 19 points and was one of six Buckeyes scoring in double figures as top-ranked Ohio State pasted Purdue in Columbus 87-64 Tuesday. Ohio State won for the 21st consecutive time and remains unbeaten after dismantling the 12th ranked Boilermakers. The streak marks the fourth longest in Buckeye basketball history. The red hot Buckeyes have been tearing up the hardwood since day one of this season. The fever pitch remains on the rise and the Bucks continue to add credibility to their number one ranking with solid defensive rebounding and stellar inside shooting. OSU shot 52% from the field in Tuesday’s Value City Arena victory. The Buckeyes outrebounded the Boilermakers by 14 and led by as many as 31 points against their Big 10 opponents. Purdue fell to 17-4 with the loss.
Ohio State made 6-of-9 from beyond the arc in the first half. The Bucks took a commanding halftime edge and shot 56.7% in the opening session. Jon Diebler poured in 10 points during the first half and finished with 19 on the night. The defense held Purdue without a second-chance point in the first half. Freshman Aaron Craft contributed nine points off Thad Matta’s deep bench as the Buckeyes spread the ball around throughout the game. Buford, David Lighty and Deshaun Thomas all had seven buckets by the break. JaJuan Johnson was the only Purdue shooter able to get anything going offensively. Johnson had 11 points by the half for a Boilermaker team that struggled to hit their three-point shots. Johnson finished with a game high 22 points and led Purdue with seven rebounds. the Buckeyes snatched any momentum back with runs of 14-2 and 13-5 to swell their lead to 35-13 with roughly six minutes left in the half. Purdue trailed 46-26 at halftime.
Jared Sullinger, the hard-to-guard rookie, made his mark in the second half for the dazzling Buckeyes. Sullinger knocked down 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the win. He also added seven from the charity stripe. Purdue played a better second half and trimmed their deficit to 17 three times. The lethargic Boilermakers, relying on Johnson and E’Twaun Moore as their only offensive sources, couldn’t piece together a rally. Purdue scored 38 second half points to OSU’s 41 as Buford and Sullinger exchanged late treys to seal the deal for the home team. OSU carved out a 30 point advantage, aided by Thomas’ rebound with 4:19 on the clock. Thomas finished with 13 points, while Lighty scored 11. OSU hit 11-of-19 from the rainbow and now reside two games in front in the Big 10.
Parting Points: The Big East is stacked.
A quote from the epitome of cool- “I never planned anything in my life”- Cool Hand Luke
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Columbus Clippers
Pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training camps yesterday. The Purdue Boilermakers did their best Columbus Clippers impression Wednesday night at Value City Arena. Fourth-ranked Purdue clipped Ohio State 60-57 on the hardwood in Columbus. It was the first home loss this season for the 20-7 Buckeyes, who were knocked a game behind Michigan State in the Big Ten. Ohio State lost for the first time in 16 homes games and snapped their nine game Big Ten winning streak. The Boilermakers never trailed during the contest and fended off a three point attempt by OSU’s Jon Diebler as time expired. Purdue was previously 0-6 in Value City Arena.
Evan Turner led the Buckeyes with 29 points and 7 rebounds in the beastly Big Ten battle. JaJuan Johnson scored 24 points in 39 minutes for Purdue. The aggressive Johnson had 15 first half points as the visitors built a 36-23 halftime lead over the sloppy Bucks. Matt Painter’s Purdue team basketed the first seven points of the game. The game was similar to the first meeting between the two Midwest rivals. Earlier in the season, Robbie Hummel carried the Boilermakers with 29 points in the first half. Hummel didn’t record a tally in the first half Wednesday in Columbus. The junior forward finished with just four points and no assists, but his team still got their revenge from that earlier loss. The Boilermakers cranked up t he intensity in Columbus. Purdue staved off a comeback by getting consecutive baskets from Hummel and Johnson. The Buckeyes struggled offensively in the first half. They didn’t reach double digits until Turner’s layup with seven minutes remaining in the half.
Turner managed 11 of Ohio State’s first 16 points of the second half. William Buford helped rally the Buckeyes after enduring a poor first half. The sophomore’s short revival trimmed the Purdue lead to two points with less than ten minutes remaining in regulation. The conference’s best shooting team, Ohio State, hit just 37% in the first half. Purdue picked apart the Buckeye’s zone defense on their way to a 60% first half shooting. The Buckeyes were horrid from the arc. Thad Matta switched to a man-to-man defense in the second half, to no avail. The Boilermakers were too strong on defense. Chris Kramer blocked Buford’s layup and ran down the shot clock. OSU never pulled even, coming up short on many missed chances to notch the game. E’Twaun Moore sank two free throws after drawing contact to put the Boilermakers up 60-53 with just over one minute left. The Buckeyes made their shots down the stretch but consistent Purdue had an answer for every bucket. The Boilermakers sunk baskets with astoundingly solid play.
Ohio State had more turnovers than a bake shop in last night’s three point loss. The Buckeyes committed ten turnovers on the night as the Boilermakers locked up their fourth win against top ten teams this season. The ninth ranked Bucks returned to the cream of the college crop this week for the first time since finishing number one in 2007. The efficient Buckeyes toppled Iowa by 19 points Sunday in one of their best 40 minute showings this season. Johnson was unstoppable, swishing shots and pushing the lead for Purdue. Ohio State couldn’t defend against him, even with the thrilling Turner staging a huge second half for the home team. The Buckeyes’ defense did keep them in the game but not enough to keep torrid shooting Purdue down for long. Purdue shut down Turner in the assist column and forced the Buckeyes to adjust their own playing style. Mighty Moore added 15 points and six boards and Keaton Grant poured in 13 as the Boilermakers ran their winning streak to six games. We may be on the heels of baseball season, but Big Ten hoops and hopes are still springing eternal in Columbus.
Parting Points: Song of the day- “Come Out and Play” by The Offspring
“You make sense of madness when my sanity hangs by a thread”- Richard Marx
I am so bummed the Rockets traded McGrady to New York.
Evan Turner led the Buckeyes with 29 points and 7 rebounds in the beastly Big Ten battle. JaJuan Johnson scored 24 points in 39 minutes for Purdue. The aggressive Johnson had 15 first half points as the visitors built a 36-23 halftime lead over the sloppy Bucks. Matt Painter’s Purdue team basketed the first seven points of the game. The game was similar to the first meeting between the two Midwest rivals. Earlier in the season, Robbie Hummel carried the Boilermakers with 29 points in the first half. Hummel didn’t record a tally in the first half Wednesday in Columbus. The junior forward finished with just four points and no assists, but his team still got their revenge from that earlier loss. The Boilermakers cranked up t he intensity in Columbus. Purdue staved off a comeback by getting consecutive baskets from Hummel and Johnson. The Buckeyes struggled offensively in the first half. They didn’t reach double digits until Turner’s layup with seven minutes remaining in the half.
Turner managed 11 of Ohio State’s first 16 points of the second half. William Buford helped rally the Buckeyes after enduring a poor first half. The sophomore’s short revival trimmed the Purdue lead to two points with less than ten minutes remaining in regulation. The conference’s best shooting team, Ohio State, hit just 37% in the first half. Purdue picked apart the Buckeye’s zone defense on their way to a 60% first half shooting. The Buckeyes were horrid from the arc. Thad Matta switched to a man-to-man defense in the second half, to no avail. The Boilermakers were too strong on defense. Chris Kramer blocked Buford’s layup and ran down the shot clock. OSU never pulled even, coming up short on many missed chances to notch the game. E’Twaun Moore sank two free throws after drawing contact to put the Boilermakers up 60-53 with just over one minute left. The Buckeyes made their shots down the stretch but consistent Purdue had an answer for every bucket. The Boilermakers sunk baskets with astoundingly solid play.
Ohio State had more turnovers than a bake shop in last night’s three point loss. The Buckeyes committed ten turnovers on the night as the Boilermakers locked up their fourth win against top ten teams this season. The ninth ranked Bucks returned to the cream of the college crop this week for the first time since finishing number one in 2007. The efficient Buckeyes toppled Iowa by 19 points Sunday in one of their best 40 minute showings this season. Johnson was unstoppable, swishing shots and pushing the lead for Purdue. Ohio State couldn’t defend against him, even with the thrilling Turner staging a huge second half for the home team. The Buckeyes’ defense did keep them in the game but not enough to keep torrid shooting Purdue down for long. Purdue shut down Turner in the assist column and forced the Buckeyes to adjust their own playing style. Mighty Moore added 15 points and six boards and Keaton Grant poured in 13 as the Boilermakers ran their winning streak to six games. We may be on the heels of baseball season, but Big Ten hoops and hopes are still springing eternal in Columbus.
Parting Points: Song of the day- “Come Out and Play” by The Offspring
“You make sense of madness when my sanity hangs by a thread”- Richard Marx
I am so bummed the Rockets traded McGrady to New York.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Buckeyes Bury Boilermakers
Ohio State narrowly nipped number six Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana Tuesday night. The two bucket, four point Buckeye victory was the second straight loss for the previously undefeated Boilermakers. Thad Matta’s Ohio State team bested the Boilermakers 70-66 in a battle of Big 10 opponents. Evan Turner torched Purdue with a career high 32 points. The offense is configured around Turner, and the team’s cornerstone did not disappoint. The Buckeyes withstood 35 points from Purdue’s Robbie Hummel and rallied from 13 down to turn in their 12th win of the season against a suddenly precarious Purdue.
Turner pocketed 14 of the final 18 Ohio State points in his third game back for the scarlet and gray since missing a month. Ohio State sophomore, William Buford, had 19 points and seven rebounds in the upset win over the nation’s number six team. Hummel nailed 29 first half points and tied a Purdue record eight 3-pointers. He was also a stopper for the Boilermakers, snagging ten rebounds in a standout effort. But it was Ohio State’s leading man that was the real show-stopper at Mackey Arena. The All-American and NBA-caliber junior had his way with Purdue’s stalwart defense. Turner had nine rebounds and put the ball in the basket during the crucial minutes against the Boilermakers. Turner is an excellent ball-handler and passer in addition to being a proven clutch shooter. With their top scorer back in the starting lineup, the Buckeyes shouldn’t be in danger of falling out of the conference race.
Buford supported Turner in the first quarter with three baskets during a 9-0 Buckeyes run. Ohio State went on to take an 18-13 advantage ten minutes before halftime. Hummel secured six from the arc in an impressive and amazing 3-point barrage with six minutes left in the half. Twenty-two of Purdue’s 27 shots in the first half were 3-pointers. The home team began the game shooting just over 31% from the rainbow. The Boilermakers closed in on the Buckeyes and eventually carried a 41-29 lead into the locker room. Ohio State was driven to make it a respectable second half. David Lighty, the OSU junior, did a good job guarding Hummel. He was physical and executed well in shutting out Hummel down the stretch. Lighty is an effective defender and has a shot to match. Last night, he slowed the Big 10’s top hoopster enough for his offense to gain momentum. He only scored five points but saw 40 minutes playing time. E’Twaun Moore added 19 points for Purdue, including one from downtown to start the second half. The Buckeyes closed to within six points before turning the ball over with five minutes left to play. Moore’s layup was followed by a dunk by JaJuan Johnson to increase the home team’s edge to ten points. Turner responded with a 10 point run to tie the game at 62-62. Purdue pressured with 20 seconds on the clock, but the Buckeyes got the ball inbounds and Buford converted a pair of free throws to win the game. Matta switched his defensive arrangement in the second half, and it proved to be the difference. That, and Turner’s mad run.
Purdue shot 34.5% in the second half and missed five 3-pointers in as many chances. Hummel hit two of eight shots in the second half. Purdue doesn’t seem to be a team that can close out games. You can’t lose a conference contest after leading by 13 points at home. It was the Boilermakers’ first home loss of the season. Matt Painter’s Purdue squad cruised through their nonconference schedule unbeaten. Now they’ve been bested twice by Big 10 foes. The Buckeyes were killed by a front-loaded road schedule, but their point guard returning, should have an easier time in the upcoming weeks. Ohio State prevailed in a much needed conference game. They were coming off a dangerous 1-4 record to being Big 10 play. Tuesday, the Buckeyes chipped in another W, their first of the season on the road. The anxious Buckeyes turned to the dexterous Turner for a signature instrumental performance.
Parting Points: Lane Kiffin is leaving Tennessee for USC. Mistake for the Trojans.
Tiger can’t drive Cadillacs for free anymore. What a pity.
Charles Woodson earned the NFL’s defensive player of the year, much to the chagrin of Jets’ coach Rex Ryan. The Titans’ Chris Johnson was awarded a well-deserving offensive player of the year nod.
Turner pocketed 14 of the final 18 Ohio State points in his third game back for the scarlet and gray since missing a month. Ohio State sophomore, William Buford, had 19 points and seven rebounds in the upset win over the nation’s number six team. Hummel nailed 29 first half points and tied a Purdue record eight 3-pointers. He was also a stopper for the Boilermakers, snagging ten rebounds in a standout effort. But it was Ohio State’s leading man that was the real show-stopper at Mackey Arena. The All-American and NBA-caliber junior had his way with Purdue’s stalwart defense. Turner had nine rebounds and put the ball in the basket during the crucial minutes against the Boilermakers. Turner is an excellent ball-handler and passer in addition to being a proven clutch shooter. With their top scorer back in the starting lineup, the Buckeyes shouldn’t be in danger of falling out of the conference race.
Buford supported Turner in the first quarter with three baskets during a 9-0 Buckeyes run. Ohio State went on to take an 18-13 advantage ten minutes before halftime. Hummel secured six from the arc in an impressive and amazing 3-point barrage with six minutes left in the half. Twenty-two of Purdue’s 27 shots in the first half were 3-pointers. The home team began the game shooting just over 31% from the rainbow. The Boilermakers closed in on the Buckeyes and eventually carried a 41-29 lead into the locker room. Ohio State was driven to make it a respectable second half. David Lighty, the OSU junior, did a good job guarding Hummel. He was physical and executed well in shutting out Hummel down the stretch. Lighty is an effective defender and has a shot to match. Last night, he slowed the Big 10’s top hoopster enough for his offense to gain momentum. He only scored five points but saw 40 minutes playing time. E’Twaun Moore added 19 points for Purdue, including one from downtown to start the second half. The Buckeyes closed to within six points before turning the ball over with five minutes left to play. Moore’s layup was followed by a dunk by JaJuan Johnson to increase the home team’s edge to ten points. Turner responded with a 10 point run to tie the game at 62-62. Purdue pressured with 20 seconds on the clock, but the Buckeyes got the ball inbounds and Buford converted a pair of free throws to win the game. Matta switched his defensive arrangement in the second half, and it proved to be the difference. That, and Turner’s mad run.
Purdue shot 34.5% in the second half and missed five 3-pointers in as many chances. Hummel hit two of eight shots in the second half. Purdue doesn’t seem to be a team that can close out games. You can’t lose a conference contest after leading by 13 points at home. It was the Boilermakers’ first home loss of the season. Matt Painter’s Purdue squad cruised through their nonconference schedule unbeaten. Now they’ve been bested twice by Big 10 foes. The Buckeyes were killed by a front-loaded road schedule, but their point guard returning, should have an easier time in the upcoming weeks. Ohio State prevailed in a much needed conference game. They were coming off a dangerous 1-4 record to being Big 10 play. Tuesday, the Buckeyes chipped in another W, their first of the season on the road. The anxious Buckeyes turned to the dexterous Turner for a signature instrumental performance.
Parting Points: Lane Kiffin is leaving Tennessee for USC. Mistake for the Trojans.
Tiger can’t drive Cadillacs for free anymore. What a pity.
Charles Woodson earned the NFL’s defensive player of the year, much to the chagrin of Jets’ coach Rex Ryan. The Titans’ Chris Johnson was awarded a well-deserving offensive player of the year nod.
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